Summary
Highlights
The video starts by instructing users to download Python from its official website, python.org. After downloading, users should run the installer, ensuring to check 'Add Python.exe to Path' and specifically 'Install Python 3.12 for all users' during the customized installation.
To confirm a successful Python installation, users are shown how to open Command Prompt and type 'python --version'. A successful installation will display the Python version, while an error message indicates an issue during the setup.
Next, the tutorial covers downloading Visual Studio Code from code.visualstudio.com. Users need to accept the agreement, create a desktop icon, and check 'Add 'Open with Code'' during the installation process.
Within Visual Studio Code, viewers are guided to the Extensions tab where they need to search for and install 'Python' and 'Code Runner' to enable full Python development capabilities.
The video demonstrates how to create a new folder (e.g., 'python') on the desktop, open it in VS Code, and create a new Python file (e.g., 'test.py'). Users are then shown how to write a simple 'print("Hello word")' statement and execute it using the play button in the top right corner.
For users whose code output appears in the 'Output' panel instead of the terminal, the tutorial provides a solution: navigate to 'Manage Settings', search for 'Code Runner', and enable 'Code-runner: Run In Terminal'.