Then, they hit Enter.
def check_python_in_path(): try: # get the path to the python executable python_path = sys.executable # get the PATH environment variable path_env_var = os.environ['PATH'] # check if the python path is in the PATH environment variable if python_path in path_env_var: print("Python is in the PATH.") else: print("Python is not in the PATH.") except Exception as e: print(f"An error occurred: {e}") how to add python to path
When you type python , the receptionist (the Command Prompt) checks a specific list of offices (folders) to find the program. If the Python office isn't listed in that directory, the receptionist shrugs and says, "Never heard of them," even if Python is sitting right there in a back room. Then, they hit Enter