Build Python 2.7 version >= 2.7.15 on Debian 9

["ellis.magaud@pp.inet.fi" <ellis.magaud@pp.inet.fi>]

Hi,

I would need help to build & install Python 2.7 with version greater or equal to 2.7.15 on Debian 9.

I succeeded in doing so from original Python 2.7.15 source but get failed dependancies when adding already packaged modules such as numpy, matplotlib and protobuf. My program fails on include modules statements.

I try all possible hacks to pass each failure, but there is no methodology in this approach.

What is the correct way to build a clean version of python2.7 on Debian9 that will be compatible with already packaged python2.7 modules?

Thanks