How To Use Python With VS Code

Hi there, welcome to CodingGear! In this post, I’m going to show you how to use Python with VS Code, one of the most popular and versatile code editors out there. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, VS Code can help you write, debug, and run Python code with ease. Here are the steps you need to follow to get started:

1. Install Python on your computer.
2. Install VS Code on your computer. You can download it from the official website: https://code.visualstudio.com/download. Make sure you choose the version that matches your operating system and follow the installation instructions.
3. Open VS Code and install the Python extension. This extension adds support for Python syntax highlighting, code completion, debugging, testing, and more. To install it, click on the Extensions icon on the left sidebar, search for “Python” in the marketplace, and click on the “Install” button.
4. Create a new Python file or open an existing one. To create a new file, click on the File menu and select “New File”. To open an existing file, click on the File menu and select “Open File”. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+N or Ctrl+O respectively.
5. Write some Python code or copy and paste some from another source. For example, you can write a simple “Hello World” program like this
6. Run your Python code. There are several ways to run your code in VS Code.
   You can use the Run menu and select “Run Without Debugging” or “Start Debugging”.
   You can also use the keyboard shortcuts F5 or Ctrl+F5 respectively.
   Alternatively, you can use the integrated terminal and type “python filename.py” where filename is the name of your Python file.
   You can also use the Code Runner extension, which adds a “Run Code” button on the top right corner of the editor. To install it, follow the same steps as for the Python extension, but search for “Code Runner” instead.
7. Enjoy coding in Python with VS Code! You can explore more features of VS Code and the Python extension by reading the documentation: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/python. You can also check out some tutorials and videos online that show you how to use VS Code for different Python projects.

I hope you found this post helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below or contact me via email or social media. Happy coding!