Installing Python and IDE Setup
To start programming in Python, you need to install the Python interpreter and an IDE (Integrated Development Environment).
1. Installing Python:
- Go to the official Python website: https://python.org
- Download the latest version for your OS (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Run the installer and check the box that says 'Add Python to PATH'
2. IDEs for Python:
- VS Code – Lightweight, extensible editor
- PyCharm – Full-featured Python IDE
- IDLE – Comes bundled with Python
Install VS Code from https://code.visualstudio.com/ and add the Python extension for better support.