PyCharm Docker FAQ

Q1. I want to use a different version of Python compared to the included version. How can I do this?

A1. This can be achieved by using the included tool pyenv. This utility allows you to install multiple different versions of Python to a set path.

An example of installing Python v3.11.0 would be:

pyenv install 3.11.0

If you want to install to a specific location, you can set this via the env var PYENV_ROOT. For example, to install Python v3.11.0 to '/tmp':