How do I shortcut and not type “python”?

Question

RIght now, I type "python myfile.py" to run it.

How can I type "py myfile.py" to run it? Or better, do this ./myfile.py?

Any tips?

Answer 1

You can add this as the first line of your python script:

#!/usr/bin/env python

Which will allow you to run your script as:

./myfile.py

But you must make sure you make your python script executable:

chmod +x myfile.py

Answer 2

alias py='python'