python --version You should now see the new version number.
To standardize project Python versions to 3.12.x (or latest stable). update python interpreter
Keeping Python updated gives you access to new features, bug fixes, and security patches. Here is the safe way to do it. python --version You should now see the new version number
# Delete the old environment deactivate # if it's active rm -rf venv python -m venv venv Option 2: For PyCharm / VS Code (IDE Specific) Title: Updating the Python Interpreter in Your IDE update python interpreter
If you have an existing virtual environment, delete it and create a new one to use the new interpreter.