Installing Visual Studio Code

To write and run Python code on Visual Studio Code (VS Code), you’ll need the following software and tools:

    1. Install Python
      • Download Python: Visit python.org and download the latest version of Python for your operating system.
      • Add Python to PATH: During installation, make sure to check the box “Add Python to PATH” to make it easier for VS Code to locate Python.
    1. Install VS Code
      • Download VS Code: Get Visual Studio Code from the official website.
      • Install it on your system.
    1. Install the Python Extension for VS Code
      • Open VS Code.
      • Go to the Extensions Marketplace (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on macOS).
      • Search for Python and install the extension by Microsoft.
        • This extension provides syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, debugging, and other features for Python.
    1. Install a Python Environment (Optional)
      • Virtual Environment: Use venv or conda to create an isolated Python environment for your project.
        • To create a virtual environment:
          • python -m venv env
        • Activate the virtual environment:
          • On Windows: .\env\Scripts\activate
          • On macOS/Linux: source env/bin/activate

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