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System requirements

System Requirements for Tornado Installation and Setup​

Before you begin with the installation of Tornado, a Python web framework, it's essential to ensure your system meets the necessary requirements. This article will guide you through the prerequisites you need to successfully install and run Tornado on your system.

1. Operating System​

Tornado is compatible with several operating systems:

  • Windows (Windows 10 recommended)
  • Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS)
  • macOS (10.9 and later)

2. Python Environment​

Tornado is a Python web framework, so you need to have Python installed on your system. Here are the Python versions that Tornado supports:

  • Python 3.6
  • Python 3.7
  • Python 3.8
  • Python 3.9
  • Python 3.10

You can check your Python version by opening a command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) and typing:

python --version

3. pip​

pip, which stands for "Pip Installs Packages", is a package management system used to install and manage software packages written in Python. You will need pip to install Tornado. Usually, if you have Python installed, pip should also be installed. You can check if you have pip installed by typing:

pip --version

4. An Integrated Development Environment (IDE)​

While not mandatory, using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) can significantly improve your coding efficiency. There are several Python-friendly IDEs available:

  • PyCharm
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Atom
  • Sublime Text
  • Jupyter Notebook

These IDEs are not prerequisites for installing Tornado, but they will provide a better and more interactive coding experience.

5. Disk Space​

The installation of Tornado itself does not require much disk space (around 20 MB). However, considering the Python installation, the IDE, and the project files you will create, it's a good idea to have at least 1 GB of free disk space.

6. Internet Connection​

An active Internet connection is necessary for downloading the necessary packages for the Tornado installation. Make sure your Internet connection is stable during the installation process.

By ensuring your system meets these requirements, you will have a smooth and successful installation of Tornado. Once everything is set up, you'll be ready to start developing your own web applications using this versatile Python framework.