How to Install Python and PyCharm on Windows and Run Your First Python Program

This article explains how to set up a Python development environment on Windows, starting with downloading the Python installer from the official website and choosing a custom installation to add Python to the system PATH.

After installation, it shows how to verify the setup via the command line and introduces pip, the built‑in package manager, including how to install or upgrade pip and configure a pip.ini file to use a faster domestic mirror.

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Common pip commands are listed, such as upgrading pip, installing packages, checking for outdated packages, and uninstalling packages.

The guide then covers downloading and installing PyCharm (Community or Professional), recommending the Professional edition for advanced features, and details the activation process, including where to obtain a free activation code.

Finally, it demonstrates creating a new Python project in PyCharm, setting the interpreter path, adding a test.py file, and running the script with the built‑in run button, showing the output hello world .