Apache Spark 3 for Data Engineering and Analytics with Python - MacOS - Python Installation

The video tutorial guides viewers through installing Python 3.9.1 on Mac OS, highlighting the limitations of preinstalled Python versions and the need for compatibility with Spark 3. It provides step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing Python 3.9.1 from Python.org, including selecting the universal installer to avoid compatibility issues with the latest Apple chipset. The tutorial also covers testing the installation by running a simple Python program in the terminal. Finally, it discusses the differences in using Python on Windows and Mac, and hints at future instructions for installing Spark for Python.

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