How to Compile Python on a UNIX Terminal
In most programming languages you need to compile a script before you can run it as a program. Compiling turns your code into an executable file. Python is a self-compiling language. When you run a Python script on a computer with Python installed, the script automatically compiles and runs. So to compile Python on a UNIX terminal all you need to do is run the script.
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Instructions
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Type "cd /" followed by the path to the directory where the Python program is located. Press "Enter."
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Type "python example.py" replacing "example" with the actual file name.
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Press "Enter."
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