In this article, you will be provided with a detailed guide on how to upgrade Python on CentOS systems. Upgrading Python is an important task to gain new features, performance improvements, and security fixes. Below are step-by-step instructions to help you through the process.
Step 1: Check Current Python Version
First, we need to check your current Python version. Open a terminal and enter the following command:
python --version
This will display your currently installed Python version. Please note this version number for future reference.
Step 2: Install dependencies
Before upgrading Python, we need to install some dependencies. Use the following commands to update system packages and install necessary dependencies:
sudo yum update
sudo yum install gcc openssl-devel bzip2-devel libffi-devel
These commands will ensure that your system is up to date and has the dependencies required to build Python installed.
Step 3: Download Python source code
Before upgrading Python, you need to download the latest Python source code. Please visit the Python official website (https://www.python.org/downloads) to get the latest version of the source code. Choose a version that is close to your current Python version,