Learn how to set up Visual Studio Code for Python programming in this 30-minute tutorial. Install VS Code and the Python extension, explore key settings, select a Python interpreter, and write your first lines of code. Discover how to create virtual environments, leverage IntelliSense for smart autocompletion, and work with Jupyter notebooks. Perfect for beginners, this comprehensive guide covers everything from installation to running Python scripts, ensuring you're ready to start your programming journey with confidence.
Overview
Syllabus
So, we gonna do some Python today
Installing VS Code from code.visualstudio.com: http://aka.ms/vscodelive/download
Quick tour of VS Code for first-time users
Install Python extension for VS Code
Python extension settings
Selecting a Python interpreter
Writing and running Python code
Creating a virtual environment
IntelliSense for Python
Python notebooks with Jupyter
Q&A
Closing remarks
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Visual Studio Code
