After installing Python, the next important step is setting up a code editor or IDE to write and run Python programs. An IDE provides a convenient environment for coding, debugging, and managing projects.
Two of the most commonly used tools for Python development are Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and PyCharm. Both are popular among beginners as well as professional developers.
VS Code is lightweight, fast, and supports many programming languages through extensions. PyCharm is designed specifically for Python and provides many built-in features that make coding easier.
This article explains how to set up both VS Code and PyCharm for Python programming.
 

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How to Set Up Python in VS Code?

Step 1: Download VS Code
Download (Visual Studio)VS Code from the Windows Store.

1. Open VS Code.
2. Click on the Extensions icon from the sidebar.
3. Search for Python.
4. Install the Python extension developed by Microsoft.

1. Click on File → New File.
2. Save the file with .py extension.

first.py

print("Hello World")

python first.py

Setting Up PyCharm

1. Go to the website JETBRAINS.
2. Scroll down and you will see PyCharm Community Edition.
3. Tap on Download (Free).

1. Run the installer and finish the setup.
2. Check the two boxes and proceed to the next, and the installation will start.

1. Open PyCharm.
2. Create New Project.
3. Select project location. 
4. Tap on Create.

1. Right-click on the project folder.
2. Select New → Python File.
3. Name it:

first.py

print("Hello World")

Hello World

VS Code vs PyCharm