Install and configure Visual Studio Code for Python development - Training (2024)

Install and configure Visual Studio Code for Python development - Training (1)
  • Module
  • 8 Units

Beginner

Developer

Student

Visual Studio Code

Install and configure Visual Studio Code to create a development environment for learning to build Python applications.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Install Python 3, if needed.
  • Install and configure Visual Studio Code and extensions on your computer.
  • Create a Python file.
  • Write and run simple Python code in Visual Studio Code.

Prerequisites

  • Ability to install programs locally.
  • Basic familiarity with programming concepts.
Install and configure Visual Studio Code for Python development - Training (2024)

FAQs

How to install Visual Studio Code for Python? ›

After downloading the installer, install Python with default settings.
  1. Image from Python.org. ...
  2. Image from Anaconda. ...
  3. Image from Visual Studio Code. ...
  4. Create a new file. ...
  5. Save Python file. ...
  6. Select the interpreter. ...
  7. Run a Python file. ...
  8. Install VSCode Python extension.

How to configure Python version in Visual Studio Code? ›

To do so, open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and enter Preferences: Open User Settings. Then set python.defaultInterpreterPath , which is in the Python extension section of User Settings, with the appropriate interpreter.

How to use Visual Studio for Python development? ›

Get started with Python in Visual Studio
  1. Install Python in Visual Studio.
  2. Write & edit your code.
  3. Debug your code.
  4. Write & run tests.
  5. Use interactive REPL.
  6. Manage Python environments.
  7. Write C/C++ extensions for Python.

Can we practice Python on Visual Studio Code? ›

Visual Studio Code is a free source code editor that fully supports Python and useful features such as real-time collaboration. It's highly customizable to support your classroom the way you like to teach.

Do I need to install Python for Visual Studio Code? ›

You must install a Python interpreter yourself separately from the extension. For a quick install, use Python from python.org and install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace.

How do I get pip for Python? ›

Follow the steps below to install PIP using this method.
  1. Step 1: Download PIP get-pip.py. Before installing PIP, download the get-pip.py file. ...
  2. Step 2: Installing PIP on Windows. To install PIP, run the following Python command: python get-pip.py. ...
  3. Step 3: Verify Installation. ...
  4. Step 4: Add Pip to Path. ...
  5. Step 5: Configuration.
Nov 30, 2023

How do I check my Python version in Visual Studio Code? ›

Check Python Version: Integrated Development Environments (IDE) To check the Python version in integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code or PyCharm, open the integrated terminal and run the command python --version or python -V. The terminal will display the installed Python version.

How to install Python on VS Code Mac? ›

Comments
  1. Download the latest version of Python for Mac from Python website.
  2. Run the installation. ...
  3. Download Visual Studio Code from the official website.
  4. Install it. ...
  5. Open VS Code. ...
  6. Try to run the file. ...
  7. Install the recommended extension.
Dec 31, 2022

How do I install Visual Studio Code in Visual Studio? ›

Installation
  1. Download the Visual Studio Code installer for Windows.
  2. Once it is downloaded, run the installer (VSCodeUserSetup-{version}.exe). This will only take a minute.
  3. By default, VS Code is installed under C:\Users\{Username}\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code .

How to install Python with pip? ›

Method 1: Install PIP on Windows Using get-pip.py
  1. Step 1: Download PIP get-pip.py. Before installing PIP, download the get-pip.py file. ...
  2. Step 2: Installing PIP on Windows. To install PIP, run the following Python command: python get-pip.py. ...
  3. Step 3: Verify Installation. ...
  4. Step 4: Add Pip to Path. ...
  5. Step 5: Configuration.
Nov 30, 2023

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