python-tensorflowHow do I install TensorFlow for Python?

Installing TensorFlow for Python can be done in a few simple steps.

1. Install the latest version of Python.
2. Download and install TensorFlow from the official website.
3. Create a virtual environment and activate it.

python -m venv env
source env/bin/activate

4. Install the TensorFlow package inside the virtual environment.

pip install --upgrade tensorflow

5. Confirm that the installation was successful by importing the TensorFlow library.

python
import tensorflow as tf
print(tf.__version__)

Output example

2.2.0

6. Test a simple TensorFlow program.

import tensorflow as tf

# Create a constant op
# This op is added as a node to the default graph
hello = tf.constant("Hello, TensorFlow!")

# start a TF session
sess = tf.Session()

# run the op and get result
print(sess.run(hello))

Output example

b'Hello, TensorFlow!'

Helpful links

• Python Download
• TensorFlow Download
• Creating Virtual Environments

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