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 leverage the power of linux while working in a windows environment. this tutorial will guide you through the steps to accomplish this setup.

step 1: enable wsl on windows

1. **open powershell as administrator**:
- press `windows key`, type `powershell`, right-click on it, and select `run as administrator`.

2. **enable wsl**:
run the following command:

this command installs the wsl feature along with the default linux distribution (usually ubuntu). if you have wsl already installed, you can update it by running:


3. **restart your machine**.

4. **set up your linux distribution**:
after rebooting, a terminal window will open prompting you to create a user account and password for your new linux distribution.

step 2: install python in wsl

1. **open your wsl terminal**:
you can search for "ubuntu" (or the name of the distribution you installed) in the start menu.

2. **update the package list**:
before installing python, ensure your package list is up-to-date:


3. **install python**:
install python and the pip package manager:


4. **verify the installation**:
check if python is installed correctly:

you should see the version of python you installed (e.g., python 3.8.10).

step 3: install visual studio code

1. **download and install vs code**:

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

step 4: open wsl in vs code

1. **open wsl**:
open your wsl terminal and navigate to the directory where you want to create your python project or simply type:

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