Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a powerful, lightweight code editor that's perfect for Python development. This guide walks you through why VS Code is an excellent choice for coding and provides detailed installation instructions for different operating systems.
Why Use Visual Studio Code?
- Lightweight Yet Powerful: VS Code offers advanced features like code highlighting, auto-completion, and IntelliSense while maintaining fast performance.
- Python Support: Excellent Python integration through its Python extension, providing features like error checking and debugging.
- Customizable: Add extensions for additional functionality like linting, Git integration, and virtual environment management.
- Integrated Terminal: Run Python scripts directly within the editor using the built-in terminal.
- Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring consistency across different operating systems.
Installation Instructions
Windows
- Visit code.visualstudio.com and download the Windows version
- Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions
- Install the Python extension from the Extensions marketplace
macOS
- Download the macOS version from code.visualstudio.com
- Open the .dmg file and drag VS Code to Applications
- Launch VS Code and install the Python extension
Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
After installation on any platform, open VS Code and install the Python extension from the Extensions marketplace.
Next Steps
Once VS Code is installed, you'll be ready to add the extensions that we will need you to install for becoming a web devloper.
