How To Install NumPy in Visual Studio Code Windows 11 | NumPy on VSCode (2025)

How to Install NumPy and Prerequisites for NumPy in Visual Studio Code (VS Code)**

**Description:**
Want to use **NumPy** in **Visual Studio Code (VS Code)** but don’t know where to start? 🤔 This guide will walk you through **installing NumPy**, its **prerequisites**, and how to set up **VS Code for Python development**. By the end, you'll be ready to use **NumPy for numerical computing** in Python. 🚀

Let’s get started! 💡

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### **🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video:**
✅ What **NumPy** is and why it's essential
✅ The **prerequisites** for installing NumPy in **VS Code**
✅ How to **install NumPy using pip**
✅ How to **configure VS Code for Python development**
✅ How to **verify the NumPy installation**

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## **🔹 What is NumPy?**
**NumPy (Numerical Python)** is a powerful **Python library for numerical computing**. It provides **support for large, multi-dimensional arrays and matrices**, along with a vast collection of **mathematical functions**. NumPy is widely used in **data science, machine learning, and scientific computing**.

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## **1️⃣ Prerequisites for Installing NumPy in VS Code**
Before installing NumPy, make sure you have the following:

### ✅ **1. Install Python**
- Download and install **Python (3.8 or later)** from the official site:
- During installation, **check the box** for **"Add Python to PATH"**.

**To verify Python installation**, open **Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux)** and run:
```bash
python --version
```
or
```bash
python3 --version
```
✔ If Python is installed, you'll see the version displayed.

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### ✅ **2. Install Visual Studio Code (VS Code)**
- Download and install **VS Code** from:

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### ✅ **3. Install Python Extension in VS Code**
After installing VS Code, you need to install the **Python extension**:

1. Open **VS Code**.
2. Go to **Extensions** (Ctrl + Shift + X).
3. Search for **"Python"** and install the **official extension** by Microsoft.

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## **2️⃣ How to Install NumPy in VS Code**
Once Python and VS Code are set up, follow these steps to install **NumPy**:

### ✅ **1. Open VS Code Terminal**
- Open **VS Code**
- Press **Ctrl + ` (backtick)** to open the terminal

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### ✅ **2. Create a Virtual Environment (Recommended)**
To avoid conflicts with system libraries, it’s best to install NumPy inside a **virtual environment**.

**Step 1: Create a virtual environment**
```bash
python -m venv myenv
```
or
```bash
python3 -m venv myenv
```

**Step 2: Activate the virtual environment**
- **Windows**:
```bash
myenv\Scripts\activate
```
- **Mac/Linux**:
```bash
source myenv/bin/activate
```

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### ✅ **3. Install NumPy Using pip**
Once the virtual environment is activated, install NumPy with:
```bash
pip install numpy
```
or, if using Python 3:
```bash
pip3 install numpy
```

This will download and install **NumPy and its dependencies**.

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### ✅ **4. Verify the NumPy Installation**
To check if **NumPy** is installed correctly, open the Python interpreter:
```bash
python
```
Then, type:
```python
import numpy as np
print(np.__version__)
```
If NumPy is installed, you’ll see its version printed. 🎉

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## **3️⃣ Troubleshooting Installation Issues**
If you encounter issues, try these solutions:

**🚨 pip Command Not Found?**
✔ Ensure **Python and pip are added to PATH**. Try running:
```bash
python -m ensurepip --default-pip
```
Then, reinstall NumPy.

**🚨 NumPy Not Found in VS Code?**
✔ Make sure you are using the correct **Python interpreter** in VS Code:
- Press **Ctrl + Shift + P** → Search **"Python: Select Interpreter"**
- Choose the interpreter from your **virtual environment**

**🚨 "ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'numpy'"?**
✔ Activate the virtual environment before running your script:
```bash
source myenv/bin/activate # Mac/Linux
myenv\Scripts\activate # Windows
```
Then reinstall NumPy using `pip install numpy`.

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## **📌 Conclusion**
Congratulations! 🎉 You have successfully installed **NumPy** in **VS Code** and set up your Python environment. Now, you're ready to start working with **arrays, matrices, and numerical computations** in Python! 🚀

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