start using Python 3.11 after installation

To start using Python 3.11 after installation, you'll need to ensure that it's set as the default Python version on your system. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make Python 3.11 your default and ensure you're using it properly.

Step 1: Verify Python 3.11 Installation

First, verify that Python 3.11 is installed correctly:

python3.11 --version

This should return:

Python 3.11.x

If you get this output, Python 3.11 is installed successfully.

Step 2: Check and Update Alternatives (for Ubuntu/Debian)

If Python 3.11 is not the default, you can configure your system to use it as the default version for python3 commands.

Step 2.1: Add Python 3.11 to Alternatives

Run the following command to add Python 3.11 to the update-alternatives system:

sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/python3