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VSCode Setup For Python

This document provides instructions for setting up a Python development environment in VS Code on Windows. It describes how to: 1. Install the Python extension and open a project folder. 2. Create and activate a virtual environment using the command line. 3. Select the virtual environment Python interpreter in VS Code. 4. Configure the debugger by creating a launch.json file to debug Python files. 5. Format code using the autopep8 package.

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VSCode Setup For Python

This document provides instructions for setting up a Python development environment in VS Code on Windows. It describes how to: 1. Install the Python extension and open a project folder. 2. Create and activate a virtual environment using the command line. 3. Select the virtual environment Python interpreter in VS Code. 4. Configure the debugger by creating a launch.json file to debug Python files. 5. Format code using the autopep8 package.

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VS Code for Python Developer (Windows):

Prerequisite: Python 3 and VS Code must be installed in your system.

A. Configuring Project Folder:


1. Python extension for Visual Studio Code:
In the extensions window search for Python extension by Microsoft an install it.

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2. Open Project Folder:


Open project folder from explorer window( ctrl + shift + E).
Folder can be opened from File menu.

3. Open New Terminal for Virtual Environment Setup


New Terminal keyboard shortcut for windows: Ctrl + Shift + ~
There are several terminal shells available an you can set default shell.
By default PowerShell is selected. You can change it to Command Prompt.

4. Creating and Activating Virtual Environment:


Create Virtual Environment

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python -m venv ve
Here ve is the name of the environment and it can be any name.

Activate Virtual Environment:


.\ve\Scripts\activate.bat

Install Package in Virtual Environment: pip or pip3 command used to


install new packages in the virtual environment.
pip3 install *package
Here *package will be the name of the package to be installed.
#### Deactivate Virtual Environment:
In order to deactivate the virtual environment use the following command.
deactivate

5. Select the Python Interpreter:


Press Ctrl+Shift+P to brings up the Command Palette
Insert following command in the Command Palette to choose the virtual env.
Python Interpreter.

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Python: Select Interpreter

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Check the settings.json file’s configuration.

6. Configuring Debugger:
Open debugger window (Run Ctrl + Shift + D) and create a launch.json file.
Select Environment: Python
Select a debug configuration: Debug the currently active Python file.
Insert the following line of code (will discuss about it is debugging section)
"stopOnEntry": true

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B. Create and Edit Python Files:
C. Format Code:
pip3 install autopep8

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