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Step 1. Install Python, VS Code, Setup Python Virtual Environment, and Run an Example
Install Python
The easiest way (and with best shell integration) to install Python is to get it from Microsoft Store. The latest version is Python 3.12
Install VS Code
VS Code (or Visual Studio Code) is also available in Microsoft Store. VS Code is one of the best IDEs for many programming languages. It manage language specific intelligences via extensions. Please install the following two extensions for better Python programming experience:
- Python - A Visual Studio Code extension with rich support for the Python language (for all actively supported versions of the language: >=3.7), including features such as IntelliSense (Pylance), linting, debugging, code navigation, code formatting, refactoring, variable explorer, test explorer, and more!
- Pylance - Fast, feature-rich language support for Python. Pylance is an extension that works alongside Python in Visual Studio Code to provide performant language support.
If not installed, VS Code will prompt you to install these extensions when you start writing your first python code.
Setup Python Virtual Environment
Read this online resource:
for answers to these questions:
- How to use Python virtual environment
- Why do you need virtual environment
- What is Python virtual environment
- How does it work
- How to manage virtual environment
You don't need to read all at once.