Python-Selenium-1: Setup Python on Eclipse

Prerequisites

• Python: Ensure Python is installed on your system. You can download it from https://www.python.org/.
• Eclipse IDE: Download and install Eclipse IDE for Java Developers.

Installing PyDev Plugin

PyDev is the most popular Python plugin for Eclipse.

1. Open Eclipse: Launch Eclipse IDE.
2. Install PyDev:
   • Go to Help -> Install New Software.
   • Click Add.
   • Enter a name (e.g., PyDev) and the update site URL: http://www.pydev.org/updates
   • Select PyDev and click Next.
   • Accept the license agreement and finish the installation.
   • Restart Eclipse when prompted.

Configuring Python Interpreter

1. Open Preferences: Go to Window -> Preferences.
2. Configure Interpreter:
   • Expand PyDev and select Interpreter – Python.
   • Click New.
   • Enter a name for the interpreter (e.g., Python 3.x).
   • Click Browse to locate your Python executable (usually something like C:\Program Files\Python310\python.exe).
   • Click OK to save the interpreter.

Creating and Running a Python Script

1. Create a Python Module: Right-click on the src folder in your project, select New -> PyDev Module.
2. Module Name: Enter a name for your module (e.g., my_script).
3. Finish: Click Finish to create the module.
4. Write Python Code: Edit the module with your Python code.
5. Run the Script: Right-click on the module in the Package Explorer, select Run As -> Python Run.