I have Python on my Ubuntu system, but gcc can't find Python.h

Question

I am on a school computer, so I can\'t install anything.

I am trying to create C code which can be run in Python. It seems all the articles I am finding on it requi

Answer 1

locate Python.h

If the output is empty, then find your python version

python --version

lets say it is X.x i.e 2.7 or 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 Then with the same version install header files and static libraries for python

sudo apt-get install pythonX.x-dev