Use the Python extension for Visual Studio Code to create, manage, run, and test Python projects easily.

This post explains how to install Python on Linux, Windows, or Mac. We will also set up an editor so that you can start coding!

If you don’t have Python already installed on your system, see the How to set up VS Code for R video tutorial for easy instructions on how to install Python for use with R and RStudio.

The default Python install on Windows 11 comes packed with a variety of helpful tools and features. After a you successfully install Python on Windows, you should test out Python's built-in REPL tools ...

VS Code supports code highlighting for Python without this extension. However, if you will be working with Python, you should install this extension.

Microsoft's dev team responsible for the Python in Visual Studio Code experience announced that its extension now supports pre-release versions for the latest cutting-edge bits.