This guide will walk you through the process of setting up Python in VS Code with all the essential tools for development.

• 📦 How to Python installed on your system Learn more

Visual Studio Code installed Download VS Code

📦 Step 2: Open VS Code

📦 Step 3: Go to the Extensions tab on the left sidebar or press Ctrl+Shift+X

📦 Step 4: Search for "Python" by Microsoft and click Install

📦 Step 5: Check Python Installation

• Go to Terminal > New Terminal

📦 Step 6: Type the following command:

python3 --version
python3 -V

If you see something like Python 3.x.x, you're good to go!

1. Click on File > Open Folder

2. Select Folder & Create Folder

3. Save the file with .py extension (e.g., hello.py)

4. Type a simple Python script:

print("Hello, VS Code!")

5. Click on the Run Python File button at the top right (▶️)

6. Or right-click inside the file and choose Run Python File in Terminal

You have successfully set up Python in Visual Studio Code and are ready to start coding!