How to turn your Python Script into a Windows Executable (.exe)

Quick little tutorial on how to turn your python script into a real program:

Install PyInstaller using pip
Navigate to the directory containing your python script.
Run PyInstaller
Double click your newly created .exe file located in the dist subdirectory and enjoy!

	$ pip install pyinstaller

	# make cool python program

	$ cd Desktop/PythonPlayground

	$ pyinstaller --onefile cool_python_program.py

	# double click cool_python_program.py in Desktop/PythonPlayground/dist directory

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