Install and configure Visual Studio Code

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Visual Studio Code

Set up a professional Python development environment. Learn to install Python and VS Code, manage packages with pip, and write code with GitHub Copilot.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you're able to:

  • Install Python and Visual Studio Code on your machine.
  • Create and manage virtual environments and install packages with pip.
  • Create and run a Python application in VS Code.
  • Use GitHub Copilot for in-editor code suggestions and fixes.