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Python Setup

VS Code Setup

Beginner8 min read•Updated: 2026-09-03
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VS Code Setup

Visual Studio Code is the premier free code editor for Python, offering smart autocompletion, debugging, and terminal integration.

Key Concepts & Detailed Explanation

To get the most out of Python development in VS Code:

  1. 1
    Install VS Code from code.visualstudio.com.
  2. 2
    Ensure you check 'Add to PATH' during installation.
  3. 3
    Open the Extensions Marketplace (Ctrl+Shift+X) and search for 'Python' by Microsoft.
  4. 4
    Install the Python extension bundle, which includes Pylance for blazing-fast IntelliSense type hints.
  5. 5
    Select your Python interpreter via Ctrl+Shift+P -> 'Python: Select Interpreter'.

Code Examples & Output

Python
# Run this inside VS Code to verify your environment
import sys
import os
 
print("Python Executable:", sys.executable)
print("Current Working Dir:", os.getcwd())
print("VS Code Python Environment is working perfectly!")
OUTPUT
Python Executable: C:\Users\...\python.exe
Current Working Dir: D:\MSK-Institute
VS Code Python Environment is working perfectly!

Best Practices & Common Pitfalls

Use Ctrl + ~ to toggle the integrated terminal in VS Code quickly.

Practice Quiz

1. Which key combination opens the Extensions Marketplace in VS Code?

  • A) Ctrl + Shift + X
  • B) Ctrl + Alt + Del
  • C) Ctrl + Shift + P
  • D) Ctrl + B
Answer: A Explanation: Ctrl + Shift + X opens the Extensions view.

2. Which Microsoft extension provides intelligent Python completions in VS Code?

  • A) Live Server
  • B) Pylance (part of Python Extension)
  • C) C/C++
  • D) Prettier
Answer: B Explanation: Pylance provides rich type checking and IntelliSense.

Practice Challenge

Open VS Code, create a new folder named 'python_lab', create 'app.py', and run it using the built-in terminal.

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