Targeting multiple Python versions

Question

• There are multiple builds that target different versions of Python.
• A single build agent should be able to run all such builds.

How to make sure that the correct Python version is used for each build?

Answer

1. Multiple versions of Python can be installed on a build agent machine in different directories.
2. Python build runner allows specifying a custom path to the Python executable in the settings:

As such, each build can be configured to use the required specific Python interpreter among those installed on the build agent.