Python #3 : Installing Famous Python Editors Used For Core Programming
Hey! Welcome to Python Series #3: Today, we will be learning about the type of popular editors used for complex programming in the Python language.
Previous Posts: Python #1: Introduction To Python Programming
Python #2: Installing Python In Mobiles
Now we will see the various types
> Python Editor
> PyCharm
> VS Code
Installing & Setting Up Visual Studio Code
Intro - What makes VS Code special? Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code is a text editor with powerful IDE-like features.
It is entirely free.
Easy to download on any OS
It’s easy to customize and has many useful extensions.
Installation
Step 1 - Open any browser and go to https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/ and download the visual studio code for your desired operating system. Click on Free Download, and the download will be started.
Step 2 - Locate to the folder where you have downloaded the vs code installation setup.
Step 3 - Now run the setup. And accept the user T&C.
Step 4 - Select the destination you are willing to install vs code and just click on next and customise your choice.
Step 5 - Now, after the whole installation process, you can run vs code. Make sure to tick the box “launch visual studio code” and click on Finish.
Now you can see that the code has launched. You can see an interface like this.
Step 6 - Now, we have to install the Extension of the Python editor. To install it, open vs code and press Ctrl+Shift+X. Now you can see some interfaces like this.
Step 7 - We have to search for a Python extension in the search bar.
Step 8 - There are plenty of options available. We have to select the first extension and click on install.
*this python extension is officially by Microsoft*
Installing Pycharm in your PC
Intro to Pycharm: PyCharm is a dedicated Python Integrated Development Environment (IDE) providing a wide range of essential tools for Python developers, tightly integrated to create a convenient environment for productive Python, web, and data science development.
Let us see how to install it:
Step 1 - Open your browser and go to the link https://bit.ly/3gFPc8L. It will take you to the official page of JetBrains.
Step 2 - Select your platform and click on download. I am currently downloading the professional version. You can download the community version also, as shown below.
Step 3 - Now browse to the location you downloaded the setup and run it as shown below.
*Give it all required permissions and click on next and keep all settings default
Step 4 - it will take around 3 to 5 minutes (depend on your device performance)
Let us wait for some time to complete its installation.
Step 5 - Now check the box of ‘Run Pycharm’ and after that click on finish.
Step 6 - Now, now just accept the T&C and click on continue.
Step 7 - Now select the last option and click on continue.
Step 8 - Now enter your Email and select One of the Boxes and click on Evaluate. After that, click on continue.
Step 9 - Click on the new project, And you are good to go.
Step 10 - Now, you can see the interface mentioned above. Just select the path to save your Python projects and click on the continue button on the right bottom corner, as mentioned in the image.
*Do not change the other settings, Keep them default*
*It will prepare a new workspace for you; wait for a while*
Step 11 - Now, you can see your python workspace has been opened, now you can write your codes and debug them easily.
Conclusion :
So up to now, we learned about types of python editors popularly known for python programming, and in series #4, we will be diving into the programming part; until then, stay tuned!
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