how to check the current version of python code example

Example 1: how to check python version

# To check your Python version in the command line use:
python --version

# To check your Python verson inside a script use:
import sys
print(sys.version)

Example 2: terminal python version

# in python
$ python --version

# in python3
$ python3 --version

Example 3: how to check python version

python --version