Setup python on linux in windows using wsl and vs code

setting up python on linux using windows subsystem for linux (wsl) and visual studio code (vs code) is a great way to work in a linux environment while using a windows machine. this tutorial will guide you through the entire process step-by-step.

### step 1: install wsl

1. **enable wsl**:
- open powershell as an administrator and run the following command:

- this command installs the latest wsl version and the default linux distribution (usually ubuntu). if you want to install a specific distribution, you can find it in the microsoft store.

2. **restart your computer**:
- after the installation completes, you may need to restart your computer.

3. **set up your linux distribution**:
- once your computer restarts, open the start menu, type your linux distribution (e.g., "ubuntu"), and launch it.
- follow the prompts to create a user account and password.

### step 2: update your linux distribution

open your wsl terminal (ubuntu or your chosen distribution) and run the following commands to update your package lists:

### step 3: install python

1. **install python**:
- in the wsl terminal, run the following command to install python 3 and pip (python's package manager):


2. **verify the installation**:
- check the python version by running:

- check pip version:


### step 4: install vs code

1. **download and install vs code**:
- follow the installation instructions for windows.

2. **install the wsl extension for vs code**:
- open vs code.
- go to the extensions view by clicking on the extensions icon in the activity bar on the side of the window or by pressing `ctrl+shift+x`.
- search for "remote - wsl" and install it.

### step 5: open your wsl environment in vs code

1. **open wsl from vs code**:
- press `ctrl+shift+p` to open the command palette.
- type `remote-wsl: new window` and hit enter. this wi ...

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