Visual Studio Code (Mac) - Setting up a Python Development Environment and Complete Overview

In this Python Programming Tutorial, we will be learning how to set up a Python development environment in VSCode on MacOS. VSCode is a very nice free editor for writing Python applications and many developers are now switching over to this editor. In this video, we will learn how to install VSCode, get the Python extension installed, how to change Python interpreters, create virtual environments, format/lint our code, how to use Git within VSCode, how to debug our programs, how unit testing works, and more. We have a lot to cover, so let's go ahead and get started...

Timestamps for topics in this tutorial:
Installation - 1:11
Python Extension - 6:21
Switching Interpreters - 10:16
Changing Color Themes - 13:08
VSCode Settings - 17:12
Set Default Python - 22:24
Using Virtual Environments - 25:52
IntelliSense - 30:28
Code Formatting - 33:08
Code Linting - 38:01
Code Runner Extension - 40:45
Git Integration - 49:05
Debugging - 58:15
Unit Testing - 1:02:38
Zen Mode - 1:10:42

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[coreyms]

Hey everybody. So this tutorial is a long one, but we cover just about anything you'd want to know about Python development within VSCode. Timestamps for topics in this tutorial:
Installation - 1:11
Python Extension - 6:21
Switching Interpreters - 10:16
Changing Color Themes - 13:08
VSCode Settings - 17:12
Set Default Python - 22:24
Using Virtual Environments - 25:52
IntelliSense - 30:28
Code Formatting - 33:08
Code Linting - 38:01
Code Runner Extension - 40:45
Git Integration - 49:05
Debugging - 58:15
Unit Testing - 1:02:38
Zen Mode - 1:10:42


If I missed anything then just let me know. Hope you're all having a great week!

[ThePCTechDiva]

I never comment on videos, but I just had to after working halfway through this video. This is the BEST tutorial on VS Code I've found. Corey, your commitment to high quality tutorial videos is amazing! Thank you for all you do!

[parallelworld.]

The best tutorial you can find on Youtube for coding Python with VS Code. The introduction of code runner solves the annoying redundant output for me! Thanks a lot! Subscribed!

[Cowboy]

I’ve been using vs code for about a year now and you have taught me a few thanks! Glad to see you swapping over.

[mochammadhusnirizal]

Thank you very much for the comprehensive tutorial. I have been using VSCode for the past two months for Python-ing and fell in love with it!

[fvgoya]

On your survey, I vote for short videos. BUT, man, at the same time, no matter what the video's length you create. It is ALWAYS nice to watch. Thank you very much for share your knowledge with us and make our learning process easy.

[AndreSantosFotografia]

2 years later and I am still using this video to set up my VSCode environment. Thanks Corey, now that I'm studying DJango in my spare time, the git repository should be very well tweaked. That's why I'm setting up my env again

[daniel]

Hi Corey, I've seen several of your videos already and I've got to say your teaching skills are second to none. I was moving from vim and Sublime to start using VSC and when I saw you had a video to setup VSC for Python I got excited.

You are one of the best out there teaching people how to become proficient with Python. Keep up the good work!!

Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[realchrishawkes]

Nice video! For the past 6 months I've been developing on a Mac (for my job at least).

[wze]

First time I've gone through anything code related. Happy to have found this setup walkthrough. Amazing walkthrough. Much appreciated. Wish me luck y'all.

[GianKTricerri]

Your videos are awesome man, Its incredible how much I learn with each one, wish you the best and keep it up!

[erwingutowitz]

yep, after a few hours of playing with vscode as a result of this video, I'm sold. Much better than sublimetext. No going back.

[posoot]

THE ULTIMATE PYTHON PROGRAMMING TEACHER!

[lenilunderman]

Thank you for the video. I was having problems with coderunner extension and some settings on my VS Code, you are a God saver! Awesome video!

[whattupdoe]

previous pycharm user struggling with vscode. The first video to clearly explain this and get me going.

[goodcompanycoffee]

This is very thorough and clear. As always, thanks for taking us through step by step, and skipping things that might be trivial.

I started with Atom as my text editor, because I loved the Hydrogen package for quick prototyping. But as I mature in my software development journey, and I require more debugging functionality and I run of my scripts from the terminal. VSCode enables me much more in this regard, without something that feels so heavy and onerous to learn. Moreover, VSCode makes switching my Python Interpreters much easier!

[vacowboy]

Mr. Schafer: This is one of the most helpful and useful tutorial videos that I have come across in quite some time. I have booked marked it for future reference. Many thanks.

[mikeckennedy]

Thanks for the shoutout Corey! (RE: Talk Python)

[thebuggser]

Another great video. Very thorough and very clear.

It’s obvious that you put a lot of preparation into this and it’s very much appreciated.

The video demonstrates that VSCode provides a feature rich development environment.

Thanks!!

[pslv]

Thank you for such a comprehensive guide!