🟢 Beginner  ·  Lesson 02

Python Setup: Windows, VS Code and IDLE

Python Installation and Setup

Before writing Python programs, Python must be installed correctly on your computer. Setup means installing Python, checking version, setting PATH, choosing an editor and running your first .py file.

Installation Steps

StepAction
1Download Python 3 from the official Python website.
2During installation, tick Add Python to PATH.
3Open Command Prompt/Terminal and check python --version.
4Check package manager using pip --version.
5Install VS Code and Python extension for better coding.

Important Commands

Terminal Commands
python --version
pip --version
python hello.py

Create and Run hello.py

hello.py
print("Hello from Python")
Hello from Python

Common Setup Problems

  • python is not recognized: Python PATH is not set properly.
  • pip is not recognized: pip/PATH issue; reinstall or repair Python.
  • File saved as hello.py.txt: enable file extensions and save as .py.
  • Running command in wrong folder: use cd foldername first.

Summary

A correct setup includes Python 3, pip, a working terminal command and an editor like VS Code. Once hello.py runs successfully, you can start learning Python topics.

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