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In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Python 3 in Visual Studio Code to create, run, and debug a Python "Roll a dice!" application, work with virtual environments, use packages, and more! By using the Python extension, you turn VS Code into a great, lightweight Python editor.
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Run Python code. To experience Python, create a file (using...
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Quick Start Guide for Python in VS Code. The Python...
- Python in Visual Studio Code
- Overview
- Prerequisites
- Step 1: Create a new Python project
- Review elements in Solution Explorer
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In this tutorial, you learn how to work with Python in Visual Studio. Python is a popular programming language that's reliable, flexible, easy to learn, and free to use on all operating systems. Python is supported by a strong developer community and many free libraries. The language supports all kinds of development, including web applications, web services, desktop apps, scripting, and scientific computing. Many universities, scientists, casual developers, and professional developers use Python. Visual Studio provides first-class language support for Python.
This tutorial guides you through a six-step process:
•Step 1: Create a Python project (this article)
•Step 2: Write and run code to see Visual Studio IntelliSense at work
•Step 3: Create more code in the Interactive REPL window
•Step 4: Run the completed program in the Visual Studio debugger
Visual Studio with the Python workload installed. For instructions, see Install Python tools for Visual Studio.
A project is how Visual Studio manages all the files that come together to produce a single application. Application files include source code, resources, and configurations. A project formalizes and maintains the relationships among all the project's files. The project also manages external resources that are shared between multiple projects. A project allows your application to effortlessly expand and grow. Using projects is easier than managing relationships by hand in unplanned folders, scripts, text files, and your memory.
This tutorial begins with a simple project containing a single, empty code file.
1.In Visual Studio, select File > New > Project to open the New Project dialog. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+N. In the dialog, you can browse templates across different languages, select a template for your project, and specify where Visual Studio places files.
2.To view Python templates, select Installed > Python on the left menu, or search for "Python." The search option is a great way to find a template when you can't remember its location in the languages tree.
Python support in Visual Studio includes several project templates, including web applications using the Bottle, Flask, and Django frameworks. For the purposes of this walkthrough, however, let's start with an empty project.
3.Select the Python Application template, specify a name for the project, and select OK.
Take some time to familiarize yourself with Solution Explorer, where you can browse files and folders in your project.
•(1) At the top level is the solution, which by default has the same name as your project. A solution, which is shown as an .sln file on disk, is a container for one or more related projects. For example, if you write a C++ extension for your Python application, that C++ project can be in the same solution. The solution might also contain a project for a web service, and projects for dedicated test programs.
•(2) Your project is highlighted in bold and uses the name you entered in the Create a new project dialog. On disk, this project is represented by a .pyproj file in your project folder.
•(3) Under your project you see source files. In this example, you have only a single .py file. Selecting a file displays its properties in the Properties window. If you don't see the Properties window, select the wrench icon in the Solution Explorer banner. Double-clicking a file opens it in whatever way is appropriate for that file.
•(4) Also under the project is the Python Environments node. Expand the node to show the available Python interpreters.
•(5) Expand an interpreter node to see the libraries installed in that environment.
•Python projects in Visual Studio
•Learn about the Python language on python.org
Run Python code. To experience Python, create a file (using the File Explorer) named hello.py and paste in the following code: print ("Hello World") The Python extension then provides shortcuts to run Python code using the currently selected interpreter (Python: Select Interpreter in the Command Palette).
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Quick Start Guide for Python in VS Code. The Python extension makes Visual Studio Code an excellent Python editor, works on any operating system, and is usable with a variety of Python interpreters. Get started by installing: VS Code; A Python Interpreter (any actively supported Python version) Python extension from the VS Code Marketplace
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Apr 19, 2024 · Running Python Code in VS Code. Once your masterpiece is ready, it’s showtime! Hit that run button in VS Code and watch your Python code come alive. Whether it’s a simple “Hello, World!” or a complex algorithm, seeing your code run successfully is always a satisfying moment. Enjoy the magic of coding in action! 🌟🚀
Write code in Visual Studio. When you create a new Python project from the Python Application template, Visual Studio creates an empty Python file (.py) and opens the file in the editor. Visual Studio uses the project name that you specify at creation as the name for the file. The default project name is "Python Application1" and the default ...
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Apr 18, 2024 · The Add New Item dialog displays many other types of files that you can add to a Python project, such as a Python class, a Python package, a Python unit test, or web.config files. In general, these item templates are a great way to quickly create files with useful boilerplate code.
