Running Python Scripts on Mac Terminal: A Practical Guide

Mastering the terminal is the bridge between manual testing and a high-earning SDET role. Learn to navigate the CLI like a senior engineer to unlock advanced automation workflows. ▼▼▼ *YOUR NEXT STEP (FREE COURSE)* ▼▼▼ 🎓 *Get My FREE 14+ Hour Software Testing Course:* Turn this skill into a career. Go hands-on with API, SQL, & JIRA to build an unshakeable QA foundation. ► https://www.supersqa.com/learn-software-testing --- Before you start writing complex Python functions, you need to be comfortable executing code in a real-world environment. In this tutorial, we move beyond 'Hello World' and focus on the practical mechanics of the macOS terminal and IDE integrated terminals. We walk through a curated collection of Python scripts—including a system monitor, a calculator that accepts command-line arguments, and a password generator—to help you get comfortable with file system navigation and script execution. Key concepts covered: - Understanding folder structures and README documentation. - Navigating the file system using CD, LS, and PWD. - The 'Git Clone' workflow vs. manual organization. - Executing scripts with command-line arguments/parameters. - Troubleshooting common 'No such file or directory' errors. - Running code in VS Code and PyCharm integrated terminals vs. standalone windows. This is a hands-on exercise designed for those transitioning into QA Automation and SDET roles. If you are part of the SuperSQA community or Access Pro, your milestone task is to run the system_info.py script and share your results in the community forum. ### Chapters: 0:00 Why you should run code before writing it 1:50 Understanding the project repository structure 3:45 Setting up a clean workspace on your Desktop 5:55 Cloning via Git vs. Manual Download 11:30 Executing system_info.py in the terminal 15:15 Opening the project in VS Code correctly 17:45 VS Code Terminal vs. Standalone Terminal 19:40 Running scripts with Command Line Arguments (Calculator) 22:15 Handling default values in scripts (Password Generator) 24:10 Debugging 'No such file or directory' errors 26:30 Homework: Post your milestone in the community --- ▼▼▼ *THE COMPLETE TOOLKIT (ACCESS PRO)* ▼▼▼ 🚀 Ready to become a top 1% QA Automation Engineer? Unlock all courses, our private community, and live workshops. ► https://www.supersqa.com/ --- **** *VIDEO RESOURCES* **** • Demo Scripts To Run: https://github.com/admaskinfu/python-demo-scripts --- ▼▼▼ *STAY CONNECTED* ▼▼▼ 💬 Join our free Discord community & find me on all social platforms. ► https://www.supersqa.com/social --- #python #sdet #automation #macos #terminal