How To Install python39-idle on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install python39-idle in AlmaLinux 8. python39-idle is A basic graphical development environment for Python

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python39-idle on AlmaLinux 8.

What is python39-idle

IDLE is Python’s Integrated Development and Learning Environment. IDLE has the following features interpreter) with colorizing of code input, output, and error messages; multi-window text editor with multiple undo, Python colorizing, smart indent, call tips, auto completion, and other features; search within any window, replace within editor windows, and search through multiple files (grep); debugger with persistent breakpoints, stepping, and viewing of global and local namespaces; configuration, browsers, and other dialogs.

We can use yum or dnf to install python39-idle on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python39-idle.

Install python39-idle on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install python39-idle using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python39-idle

Install python39-idle on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install python39-idle using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python39-idle

How To Uninstall python39-idle on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the python39-idle package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python39-idle

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python39-idle on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.