How To Install Python 3.12 on AlmaLinux/Rocky Linux 9

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Introduction

Python is among the most popular programming languages today, known for its ease of learning, versatility, and a wide range of plugins.

This guide will walk you through installing Python version 3.12 on AlmaLinux 9 and Rocky Linux 9.

Installation Guide

1. Update the system

Start by updating your system to ensure it is up-to-date. Run the following command:

dnf update -y

2. Ensure Required Dependencies Are Installed

Install the necessary dependencies for building Python:

dnf install gcc openssl-devel bzip2-devel libffi-devel wget tar make -y
dnf groupinstall "Development Tools" -y
dnf install zlib-devel bzip2 readline-devel openssl-devel xz xz-devel tk-devel gdbm-devel libuuid-devel libnsl2-devel -y
yum install sqlite-devel -y

3. Download Source Code

Run this command to download the Python source code:

cd /tmp
wget https://www.python.org/ftp/python/3.12.0/Python-3.12.0.tgz

Then extract the archive:

tar -xf Python-3.12.0.tgz

4. Configure and Compile Python

Next, run the following commands to configure Python:

cd /tmp/Python-3.12.0
./configure --enable-optimizations
make
make altinstall

This will take some time.

5. Verify Python Installation

Check if Python 3.12 was installed successfully:

python3.12 --version

If it returns the correct version, the installation is successful:

Python 3.12.0

Conclusion

Now you can develop software using the Python 3.12, the newest release of the Python programming language.