Complete Python Scripting for Automation - Running Python script on Windows and Linux

This video tutorial explains how to run Python scripts on both Windows and Unix-like systems. It covers the use of command line interfaces, setting up environment variables on Windows, and using the Shebang line on Unix systems to specify the Python interpreter. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for executing Python scripts and addresses common issues that may arise during the process.

What is the initial focus when learning to run Python scripts according to the video?

• Running scripts on macOS

• Running scripts on Windows

• Running scripts on cloud platforms

• Running scripts on mobile devices

What is the first step to run a Python script on Windows using the command line?

• Install a Python IDE

• Check the Python version

• Download Python from the internet

• Use a virtual environment

How can you resolve the issue if Python is not recognized as a command on Windows?

• Reinstall Windows

• Use a different programming language

• Add Python to the system PATH

• Restart the computer

Which command is used to check the installed Python version on Unix-like systems?

• python --info

• python --version

• python --status

• python --check

Which editor is mentioned for creating Python scripts on Unix-like systems?

• Atom

• Vim

• Notepad

• Sublime Text

What is the purpose of the Shebang line in a Python script on Unix-like systems?

• To specify the script's author

• To define the script's version

• To set the script's permissions

• To indicate the interpreter to use

What is the benefit of using the Shebang line in a Python script?

• It allows the script to run without specifying Python explicitly

• It increases the script's execution speed

• It makes the script compatible with all operating systems

• It encrypts the script for security

What should you do if you want to run a Python script located in a different directory on Unix-like systems?

• Rename the script

• Move the script to the current directory

• Copy the script to the home directory

• Provide the complete path to the script

What is the command to provide execution permission to a Python script on Unix-like systems?

• start script.py

• execute script.py

• chmod +x script.py

• run script.py

What is the common procedure to run Python scripts on both Windows and Unix-like systems?

• Use a Python IDE

• Use the command line with Python and script name

• Use a web browser

• Use a mobile app