🎯 Complete Guide: Setting Up Python and VS Code on Your Machine

Hey Hashnode friends! Ready to start your Python journey? Here’s a clear and complete guide to set up Python and VS Code from scratch.

Step 1: Install Python

🔗 Head to https://python.org.

• Click “Download”.

• Select your OS and download the installer.

• Important: Check "Add Python to PATH" before clicking "Install Now".

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✅ After installing, run this in Terminal:

python --version

Step 2: Install VS Code

• Download from: https://code.visualstudio.com.

• Install with the default options.

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Step 3: Configure VS Code for Python

1. Open VS Code.

2. Click on the Extensions icon (or Ctrl+Shift+X).

3. Search for "Python" by Microsoft — Install it.

4. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) → Type: “Python: Select Interpreter” → Choose the correct Python version.

1. Step 4: Run Python Code

   1. File → New File → Save as hello.py.

   2. Write:

    pythonCopyEditprint("Hello, Hashnode!")
    Hello, Hasnode!

3. Right-click inside the file → "Run Python File in Terminal".

🔥 Your first Python program is running!

You’re all set! Now go build awesome Python projects! 🎉

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