[Tutorial] Install Python on Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

In this Tutorial, we will see step-by-step how to install Python on Visual Studio Code and execute the "Hello World" program to test!

Step 1: Prerequisites

• Make sure you have Python 3 Installed on your device.
• Make sure you have Visual Studio Code Installed on your device (Windows/Mac/Linux)

Tutorial: Installing Python using Brew

Step 2: Downloading VS Code Python Extension

• Open VS Code,
• Now Open Palette using Keyboard shortcuts:

  For Windows: Ctrl + Shift + P
  For Mac: ⌘ Command + Shift + P

• Now Type and select > Extensions: Install Extensions
• Now Search for Python and click install.
  
• And you are all set to get started with Python Programming in VS Code!

Step 3: Testing using Hello Python! Program

• From the Menu select File -> New File
• Wirte print("Hello Python!")
• Save the file as "hello.py"
• You will see an alert "Do you want to install the recommended extensions for Python?" click Install
  
• Go to your hello.py file and you should see a execute button at the top (as shown in the image), click on it
• You should see Hello Python! on Console!