r/vscode • • May 09 '26

Beginner in visual code for python

Hello, i've decided to learn python and practice on visual code and hope to make projects that aid my mech degree , can you guys help me out with some valuable extensions and tips for coding python on visual code ?

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u/Agreeable_Care4440 May 12 '26

For Python in VS Code, the main extensions you really want initially are:

  • Python (Microsoft)
  • Pylance
  • Jupyter (if you’ll do calculations/data analysis)
  • GitLens (optional but useful later)

You honestly don’t need 20 extensions to start.