However, Python is provided there mainly for the sake of using it as a component in a .NET application, not as a way to install a standalone instance of Python for general use.

A Python module is an external class or set of functions that exist outside the main file of your program. ... Also read: How to install Python and start coding on Windows, Mac, or Linux.

Python modules are typically installed using a package manager called 'pip', which launches a 'setup.py' file that is made available by the developer of the package for installation purposes.