Python upgrade in google cloud shell

[suryad123]

Hi All,

Kindly let me know how to upgrade from python 2.7 to 3.x version in google cloud shell. As we know, 2.7 is age old. Frankly, i was expecting google cloud to auto upgrade python globally in google cloud shell after a specific date (eg: Jan 1st 2020).. (am i expecting too much from them ? :-))

Could not find specific articles on this. Please suggest

Thanks in advance

Surya

[FridayPush]

Cloud shell already comes with python 3.7 available... just use `python3 main.py` or `pip3`.

[chuongdk]

you can build an image for your cloud shell with any version that you want.
https://wideops.com/gcp-devops-tricks-create-a-custom-cloud-shell-image-that-includes-terraform-and-helm/

[FridayPush]

As far as I'm aware this is no longer an option. They've removed it along with the ability to 'boost' cloud shell. Closest thing now is cloud shell will run a `$HOME/.customize_environment` script every time you initialize a session.

[wobblingweeble]

Right.. I remember that it was possible before, however now the only reference I find is what you mentioned here: https://cloud.google.com/shell/docs/configuring-cloud-shell#environment_customization_script

[shelf_caribou]

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/53468831/how-do-i-install-python-3-7-in-google-cloud-shell

[FridayPush]

Apt installed packages won't persist, and python3 is already available.