How to create new python project in VS Code (Step by Step)

In this video, I will show you how to create a new python project in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) step by step.

Create a new Python project in Visual Studio Code:
Prerequisites:
o You have Python installed on your system.
o You also have installed the Python extension in VS Code.
1. Create a New Project Folder:
o Create a new folder on your computer where you want to store your Python project.
o You can name it something like my_python_project.
2. Open the Folder in VS Code:
o Open VS Code.
o Go to File, Open Folder... and select the folder you just created.
3. Set Up a Virtual Environment (Optional but Recommended):
o In the terminal, navigate to your project folder.
o Create a virtual environment by running python -m venv venv.
o Activate the virtual environment:
 On Windows: .\venv\Scripts\activate
o Deactivate the virtual environment:
 On Windows: deactivate
o Install any necessary packages using pip install package_name.
4. Configure the Python Interpreter:
o Press Ctrl+Shift+P to open the Command Palette.
o Type Python: Select Interpreter in the Command Palette.
o Select the interpreter from the list (make sure to select the one from your virtual environment if you set one up).
5. Create a New Python File:
o In the Explorer view (left sidebar), click on the New File icon or right-click in the folder and select New File.
6. Write Your Python Code:
o Open the newly created Python file and start writing your Python code.
7. Run Your Python Code:
o Click the play button (▶️) in the top-right corner of the editor. This will run the current Python file using the selected interpreter.
o Alternatively, open the terminal in VS Code (View, Terminal or `Ctrl+ J`).

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[henrysteve]

This helped me a lot. I’m a beginner trying to learn Django. Can you please make a video on that? Thank you