Introduction

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In this module, you'll be introduced to Visual Studio Code, Python, and Jupyter Notebooks. You'll learn how to install all the software and packages you'll need to begin writing code to explore different types of data, depending on the Learning Path you're working on.

Learning objectives

In this module, you'll learn about and test software that assists developers, particularly in data exploration. Along the way you'll learn:

  • What a programming language is
  • How to install Visual Studio Code and about the benefits of this code editor
  • How to install extensions to enhance the Visual Studio Code experience
  • How to install Python and why it's such a popular programming language
  • How to run a basic Jupyter Notebook within Visual Studio Code

Prerequisites

  • A Windows, Mac, or Linux computer
  • Knowledge of how to download programs from the Internet