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Week 1 (Python + VS Code Installation & Setup)

1. Download and install python latest version. Link:


https://www.python.org/downloads/
 To check status of installation, open command prompt and type:
python --version
2. Download and install VSCode. Link: https://code.visualstudio.com/download
3. At the extension in VSCode, install & enable both of these:
a. Python
b. Code Runner
4. Close VSCode and restart VSCode
5. Go to settings (Icon gear) on the left bottom in VSCode, then search for:
a. Code Runner: Run In Terminal (Enable/Tick)
6. Still in Setting, type “Update” and scroll down until u meet Extensions: Auto
Check Updates. So Untick:
a. Extensions: Auto Check Updates to avoid auto updates that will
affect our programming process.
b. Update: Enable Windows Background Updates to avoid auto
update on windows update.

#Shortcut keys
#To comments lines --> ctrl+k+c
#To uncomments lines --> ctrl+k+u
#To convert from programming editor to terminal and alternately --> ctrl+~
#To duplicate line --> put cursor on the leftmost line. Then, shift+alt+arrow down
#To add new file in a project folder --> ctrl+n then ctrl+s

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