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What is PyQGIS?

PyQGIS is the Python environment inside QGIS with a set of QGIS libraries plus the Python tools with the potential of running other powerful libraries as Pandas, Numpy or Scikit-learn. This tutorial shows the main parts of the Python environment and has some practical cases of vector data layers.
 

What version of Python does QGIS use?

3.28 version at https://qgis.org/pyqgis/3.28.

How do I connect Python to QGIS?

The QGIS Python Console window can be accessed by using the Python Console item in the Plugins menu. When you select this command, the Python Console will appear in the lower-right corner of the QGIS window.

Does QGIS have a Python API?

Pythonic QGIS API is nearly identical to the API in C++.

Why use PyQGIS?

QGIS provides a Python API (Application Programming Interface), commonly known as PyQGIS. The API is vast and very capable. Almost every operation that you can do using QGIS – can be done using the API. This allows developers to write code to build new tools, customize the interface and automate workflows.

Do you need Python to run QGIS?

QGIS tools run based on C++ and not Python, as MrXsquared and marcelo pointed me out. Still, you don’t need to know any programming language to use the tools.
 

Is QGIS compatible with Mac?

QGIS is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

What version of Python comes with macOS?

Python 2.7

5.1. Getting and Installing MacPython. macOS used to come with Python 2.7 pre-installed between versions 10.8 and 12.3. You are invited to install the most recent version of Python 3 from the Python website (https://www.python.org).

Is QGIS 32 or 64 bit?

The 64bit version is recommended for almost all users, unless you are attempting to install the software on a extremely old computer that has a 32 bit processor. It is also recommended that you install the latest release rather than the long term release so that you have access to the latest QGIS features.
 

What is the use of QGIS?

QGIS (Quantum Geographic Information System) is a free, open-source software that allows users to create, edit, visualize, analyze, and publish geospatial information. There are many benefits to using QGIS. First, the software offers many free online resources and maps available to download.

What is QField used for?

QField is an open source mobile (Android) application that allows you to edit QGIS projects on a mobile device. It is built with the QGIS rendering engine so your QGIS project (including symbology) will look exactly the same in QField.
 

What programming language is QGIS?

Developed using the Qt toolkit (https://www.qt.io), it’s mainly written in C++ and Python languages. This means that QGIS feels snappy to use and has a pleasing, easy to use graphical user interface. QGIS source code is available at https://github.com/qgis/QGIS.