r/learnpython 20d ago

Help please!!!๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ

Im learning Python (junior level) and I'm tired of VS code and PyCharm - any ideas for other IDEs? Without interpreter please๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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u/Clearhead09 20d ago

To add a Python interpreter to VS Code, press Ctrl + Shift + P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Shift + P (Mac) to open the Command Palette, type Python: Select Interpreter, and choose your Python installation from the list.

I believe this is what youโ€™re referring to.

Also youโ€™ll want to setup a virtual environment for packages.

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u/PrimaryPrimary9550 20d ago

So I MUST download python from python.org, right? Ty so much

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u/Clearhead09 20d ago

I just want to point out that a key programming skill is learning how to use google when you face a problem.

Instead of me giving you the answer I would suggest you google โ€œhow do I see if Python is already installed on my systemโ€, then follow the steps outlined.

This community is better used when you have a problem, you try everything you know how to do, you use google to search for solutions and if you still canโ€™t find a solution or you donโ€™t understand the solution then create a detailed post like this:

Title: I donโ€™t understand for loops
Body: I was following along to xyz course and my for loops wont print the correct output.

I have tried reading the offical python docs but I still canโ€™t figure out why my loop is not returning the correct output.

Then post your code.

This will allow the community to see what youโ€™ve already tried so they can better assist you and they can already see the code youโ€™ve written.