How to Install Python 3.11 using pyenv on Chromebook Linux

If you are using a Chromebook with Linux support and want to install Python 3.11, you can use pyenv to easily manage multiple Python versions. Follow the steps below to install Python 3.11 using pyenv on your Chromebook:

Step 1: Install pyenv

First, open your terminal on Chromebook and run the following commands to install pyenv:

curl https://pyenv.run | bash

Step 2: Set up pyenv in your .bashrc file

Add the following lines to your .bashrc file to set up pyenv:

echo 'export PYENV_ROOT="$HOME/.pyenv"' >> ~/.bashrc
echo 'export PATH="$PYENV_ROOT/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.bashrc
echo 'eval "$(pyenv init --path)"' >> ~/.bashrc
echo 'eval "$(pyenv virtualenv-init -)"' >> ~/.bashrc

After adding these lines, run the following command to apply the changes:

source ~/.bashrc

Step 3: Install Python 3.11

Now you can easily install Python 3.11 using pyenv. Run the following command to install Python 3.11:

pyenv install 3.11.0

Step 4: Set Python 3.11 as the global version

To set Python 3.11 as the global version on your Chromebook, run the following command:

pyenv global 3.11.0

You can verify that Python 3.11 is installed by running the following command:

python --version

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily install Python 3.11 using pyenv on your Chromebook with Linux support. This allows you to manage multiple Python versions and switch between them as needed for your projects. Enjoy coding with Python 3.11 on your Chromebook!