Python Tutorial for Beginners with VS Code 🐍

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In this Python tutorial for beginners with VS Code, you will learn why you should learn Python, how to install Python, how to set up Python in VS Code, and how to execute Python code in VS Code. 🐍
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Python Tutorial for Beginners with VS Code 🐍
(00:00) Intro
(00:14) Welcome
(00:43) Why learn Python? I asked ChatGPT
(01:21) Download & Install Python
(02:19) Download & Install VS Code
(03:01) Install Python Extension for VS Code
(04:15) Set the Python Interpreter
(05:04) Open a Terminal & Verify the Python version
(07:05) The Python REPL
(09:29) Create a Python file
(11:19) Running the code in the Python file
📚 Tutorial References:
🔗 Python Official Site: www.python.org/
🔗Visual Studio Code Official Site: code.visualstudio.com/
🔗ChatGPT: openai.com/blog/chatgpt/
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[@DaNOliveiraDaN]

Just started a Python course for beginners (Harvardx) and in the first class the teacher just said: open VSC and type this code. I didn't know where to get it, how to get it, if I needed to install python, how to install it, nothing. Needed to come here to learn that. Thank YOU and screw that teacher.

[@kevintaylor8122]

Same here.

[@zeynab107]

same lol and I still don't know how he managed to create a new file by writing "code hello.py" in his terminal

[@monseneur00economist]

@@zeynab107because he’s in Harvards dev environment

[@User.2024.1]

Dave is my new favorite KZbin instructor. I started Python with Mosh paid version (the most popular on youtube too) but then switched to Dave's course and never looked back. Why? Mosh is only focused on syntax while Dave walks you through real projects and examples and best practices on how to use the language in real life. Subed. keep them coming!

[@kcell2042]

There are many other Python courses, but I've been waiting for Dave's Python course. Thank you!

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

More to come!

[@dickschweiger289]

Nice tutorial. Clear voice, straight on without a lot of bull talk. easy to understand, well thaught :) Subscribed.

[@baxtiyortursunov1494]

Thank you so much Dave, I was looking forward to seeing Python tutorials on your chanel, finally my dream came true, please keep making such excellent videos 😊

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

You're very welcome!

[@user-bl9fs9gn2d]

the only tutorial that made me get my head around it. thanks Dave

[@almightyyotto]

This video saved me big time before an assignment was due. After watching I learned more than I anticipated/was supposed to. Either way thanks Dave, I'll be back again.

[@Piper_Pilot_Ventures]

Hello! I just got python today and started to learn. I was sooooo confuesd about downloading python on virtua; studio code and I am so glad I found this video! You really went into detail, took your time, and went through the steps flaulessly. This really helped me and I hope to learn more from you. THANK YOU!

[@gaborbence6943]

fantastic work. clear concise, many thanks sir! :)

[@billwilson4956]

Thank goodness I found your videos before I got way down the road. They are the best.

[@usmaanahmed9450]

Thanks Dave! really learned HTML from your channel please please continue this series !

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Thanks, will do!

[@DevonieNelson]

This was so thorough and helpful! So many tutorials that give direction with the assumption that you know certain things already, but you broke this down perfectly for a beginner. Thank you!

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-dw3cd3jy7j]

Thank you Dave for making it easy

[@caropazpm]

This has been the perfect tutoriall for start (I played multiple ones) !! thanks

[@soumadip_skyy_banerjee]

Whenever Mr.Gray's vid comes out! I hit the like! ❤️

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Thank you!

[@soumadip_skyy_banerjee]

@@DaveGrayTeachesCode You're welcome!

[@diggee172]

Yes. I love his videos on PHP. Being a great teacher is doing God’s work I think

[@martinbrault1563]

Thank you Dave... I've been always wanting to learn Python, and who better to learn it from than you? Love It!

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Happy to hear that!

[@ayfedtechnologies]

Thanks for this video, i have decided to check this out instead of going around looking for Python Tutorials somewhere

[@michaelhudson2375]

Great content, well presented & explained. As a learner half the battle is getting the confidence to keep going and I was able to follow this video and have it work exactly as shown. Thank you. Also appreciated the information about VS Code and especially using the terminal, which can be a scary place to go for a beginner. Looking forward to completing the whole playlist.

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Thank you so much for the support! 💯

[@user-mb7le8ek7o]

Great way to Teach. I will continue with the next videos. Thank you!

[@kylesanders852]

Bro you explained that so well. Thank you

[@e.m.janssen3638]

Thank you, super helpful.

[@Jiv_the_protogen]

your literary helping my course in my collage thank you for making this very understandable

[@neetubajwa01]

Very good lesson explained in a simple way!

[@idevbrandon]

Thank you Dave! My first PY practice and trial on other lang apart from JS!

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

You're welcome!

[@webdeveloper2795]

Dave => Real Mentor for JavaScript and python

[@ranjanrnj6864]

Dave, I'm 100% sure it gonna be great playlist once again. Thank you! suggestion: Before directly jumping into the fundamentals it would be great to know details (under the hood how python communicates and executes, and how the memory are getting occupied and freed when the variables are used). Kind of 1 therotical video dedicated to this would be helpful to understand more clearly. THANKS IN ADVANCE!

[@manuelk64]

Thanks a lot for this course, Mister Dave Gray! 😊

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Welcome!

[@codernerd7076]

Awesome to see some Python content as well! it's the nr1/2 most favorite program language every year it seems!

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Thank you!

[@omarakki705]

you are the best teacher i have ever seen, thanks dave

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Thank you!

[@Skullisho]

Man this was nice, im an ICT student but my school doesnt teach code and all of our school computers are busted so self studying with your vids are really helpful

[@clen9870]

I do not know if comments are read on old videos, but I have to say the step-by-step guide and your explanations are excellent. I will be liking and subscribing and look forward to learning more.

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Thanks!

[@butterfly5572]

Thanks to the friend who sent me this link. I got the confidence in learning VS with python.

[@xNibsu]

I just started to learn this python thing and noticed that in Python 3.12 Windows version, you also have to use "python" instead of just typing "py". Not sure is it just me but it is what it is.

[@mila_a0441]

hi sorry but when i use py or python on the terminal it says that it's not recognized as a command?

[@newtonwakhungu9597]

Thanks Dave we need the in_depth of python using this editor..Thanks alot

[@sdfsfsfd437]

Great! I had to learn Python! Thanks a lot!

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

You're welcome!

[@Valdaur]

Good introduction, I've been feeling a bit lost as to which direction to take as of late. I'm still slowly getting through your CSS tutorials, but I feel that I want to try something else as well just in case it doesn't lead to much in terms of future prospects. So I think learning a programming language like Python will be useful as I know it's quite popular and there's lots you can do with it. Looking forward to getting to the stage where I can get past the basics and build some personal projects.

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

You got this!

[@ThuyLe-sy6zn]

thank u Dave !

[@CDeeMondays]

many thanks from the bottom of my heart!

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

You're welcome!

[@rohitsingh-xj1ey]

Thank you so much for all your efforts continue the good work ..

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

You are very welcome!

[@yw3546]

Couldn't wait for your flask tutorial!

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

I don't have one yet, but after the Python for Beginners series I will get into other topics with Python.

[@MegaJohn144]

I only install a new version of Python once a year when the new version comes out, but here's a word of caution for all Windows users. I keep forgetting this and having to re-learn it the hard way. Run the setup in Admin mode. Don't take any of the defaults when you understand Python. Click the option whare you choose what to install. Be sure and add Python to your PATH, and install Python for ALL user. Do everything in admin mode. I forgot to do this and wound up having to install and uninstall three times before I finally got it right. Up till now, I have been using Sublime Text for my development, but I saw some new videos about using VS Code. I am going to try it, and this is the reason why I am watching this.

[@shivendra3019]

At first I thought this will be a next js course video but I understand why python as it is very flexible and more easy to learn programming language which will benefit many people including a lot of beginners as their first choice of programming language. Thank you very much sir.

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Next.js this Friday

[@abdulrahmanagboolaosho3582]

@@DaveGrayTeachesCode Really!!!, thank you soo much

[@sayf3446]

Excellent!!!

[@Micahkunn]

thanks man

[@georgep779]

you are born to be a professor. Too good instructions. Nice

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Thank you!

[@ogt1407gabriel]

cant wait for the next episode of this series

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Every week!

[@mml_mokhethea]

Thank you very much Mr Dave with your great courses I can't wait for a full course of this 🐍!!

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

You're welcome!

[@dafiraone]

We're going python! Thank You Dave

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Right on! 💯

[@YigalBZ]

Thanks for a clear video. Are you going to explain how to install Python packages with VScode?

[@folajhimie]

I actually Consumed all your Javascript, and React.js including ur Node.js Tutorials... And I can say ur teachings made me a better Developer... the Timing is perfect was about to jump on Python only to come across ur Python Tutorial for Beginners... I am so excited, I believe u would do justice to this as u did for Javascript... Looking forward to touching on Python frameworks like Django, fast API, and Flask... Thanks, Dave Dray

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Great to hear!

[@Tebarek]

Great job dave pleas keep up

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Thank you! Will do!

[@deeptib3123]

Thanks, for the tutorial you made it understandable. My question is if i want to make notes for Python or a note-taking app. What and Which app would you suggest, apart from Jupyter which am learning....

[@primeweird]

amazing, tutorials dave!!, please also make series on node with sequelize (ORM) MySQL

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Thank you for the request!

[@CTILET]

Ooo Dave! You are best in all programing languages

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Thank you!

[@RISHIKESHSINGH-ex7vj]

Thank you

[@bastiane215]

I used to be learning code in python with vs code but I left because I had so much troubles with it. I checked all from the beginning and I find the problem ... Thank to you, I´m getting comfortable with the platform again and I hope I can boost my knowledge . Thank you!

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

You're welcome!

[@avelinecash]

thanks dave!

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Welcome!

[@PIKACHUHraje]

Hello, I´m begginer at programming and I want to learn how to code in Python. But when I type in the "cmd" command "py -3 --version" It just says "'py' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file." and I don´t know how to fix it. Any advice please?

[@josephagbo2908]

This went a long way!!

[@mohammadnabil6556]

Thanks a lot mr gray

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Very welcome!

[@zoltanmolnar6956]

Man! you are just amazing. Please do not forget Django as well! Thank you!

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Thank you!

[@zoltanmolnar6956]

@@DaveGrayTeachesCode you are a good 10 years ahead of your contemporaries, yes sure...

[@akintobby]

I've been so skeptical about learning python but since you are d one teaching it, I will learn😋😋

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Glad to hear that! Learning Python is a great additional skill even if you already know JavaScript.

[@akintobby]

@@DaveGrayTeachesCode Thank you so much for everything sir🙏🙏

[@lionfearmotivation]

Been trying to get python working but kept failing. It was giving me a headache lol. Your video was Amazing, its now working ok. What a fantastic learning video.

[@jaysonnelson5396]

Dave and all, when you run a python file I notice that the next line of code in the terminal keeps you in the same directory. In my case, the next line of code takes me back to my home directory. How can I make it so that when running python files, the next lines of code in the terminal keep me in the same directory?

[@curtpw]

@anyone. I hit CTRL+N to create a new file and then I couldn't type anything until I tapped the "a" key and then the cursor changed. Should this be? I didn't see Dave mention anything like that. Open to any advice or direction for more reading.

[@user-fz4yt6xw7w]

when I write py -3 --version on my windows(11) . it says py is not recognized as an internal or external command..... i chose command prompt . what to do???

[@bmehder]

Python is really nice to look at. I love JS in all of its strangeness, but I am looking forward to learning what a normal programming language feels like.

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

You're going to like it! 💯

[@mortezafarhangpanah256]

thanks

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

You're welcome!

[@mo7sin711]

I get this error message when I try to verify my version or type py in the terminal:- path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again. At line:1 char:1 + py -3 --version + ~~ + CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (py :String) [], CommandNotFoundException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundExce ption

[@xzex2609]

is there any complete course like js 8 Hour or other tutorials ? I see some advance stuff in these videos and It's really convenient for me to download the whole video to follow along . the only thing is I always jump back to like and like again cause I really appreciate how valuable these course are. I wish he make a advance course and learn us how to deal with packages like I see in his virtual environment ( request package) cause those stuff are rare and you got to deal with then in web sites. like I had problem how to hide the API key for a program that I wrote , and accidentally I saw it in one of his beginner videos that really helped me a lot.

[@halfninja3499]

Anyone able to give me a ahand py isn't working on my windows cmd it give me the error "'py' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file." Thanks!

[@khalidakhan6089]

Thanks very much,Sir. Please teach in-depth Python programming to an expert level. I like your teaching and vivid explanation method. I've learned so much from you. Stay Blessed.

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Thank you!

[@abdulrahmanagboolaosho3582]

You dont know how happy I am that you made a python course, please touch frameworks such a django in future tutorials, thank you sooo much dave

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

You're welcome!

[@mohdiq7124]

Thanks Dave, Please continue python programming .. ✋

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Will do. Adding to the playlist every week 🚀

[@maleeshamevan]

thankyou

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Welcome

[@parenteseswebdev]

What do I type on a mac as Python doesn't work. I followed along and got the version, but after than errors.

[@nayahejazi7668]

I am using a Mac, and I dont every step until you typed "Python; select interpret" it said "not found.

[@Fush2]

never thought gabe newell would teach me python

[@MoZeDtheMonkey]

awesome tutorial, what theme and icons are being used here? It looks good, appreciate you in advance!

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Thank you! My theme choices: kzbin.infodp4u1NNFhtE My VS Code icons: kzbin.info-uhzj-kjfV4 Add font ligatures: kzbin.infof1HVI5slxms

[@funkdoc2001]

More Python content please 🙏

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

The series will have a new lesson every Tuesday. 💯🐍

[@willyhorizont8672]

Yo yo yo yoo this is huge !!! Hey Dave do you think python is similar to Javascript, or it is just me ?

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

There are definitely both similarities and differences. Both are very versatile and good to know. The syntax for Python is considered easier by most. 💯🐍

[@abinashmandal6202]

Thank you for everything. Also please consider making course on firebase in near future.

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

You're welcome and thank you for the request!

[@TheJerry44]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. @11:41 Where you're getting the "$" prompt, I am getting a "PS" prompt. Why is it different? Subscribed

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

I am using a bash terminal. You are possibly using PowerShell?

[@TheJerry44]

@@DaveGrayTeachesCode thanks for the reply. Yes, that was it. I installed Git bash and I see it now.

[@Valdaur]

I can't seem to verify the Python version using the terminal. I keep getting an error saying: '$' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. Edit: Never mind, I just realised it's probably a bash command. Typing in the code without the '$' works fine.

[@asfiaunaisha7530]

Samee 😭

[@cbbcbb6803]

You should use light theme on your tutorials. Some of us are using smaller screens to watch your videos. Dark screens do not display as clearly as light themes do. A large computer monitor may (in fact it does) display dark theme better than small ones do. Besides, the brightness of a large monitor can be adjusted if it is too bright.

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

My eyes can't handle the light mode and using light mode would generate far more complaints. This is the first request I've ever received for light mode.

[@chipashawalichupa]

Hello, I have a problem in python it does not ring no matter how many videos I watch I can't figure it out, please help.

[@sabertoothgamerz1750]

why does my vs code say that the python interprator is invalid?

[@alexlim6300]

C:\Users\Alex\lesson1> py 'py' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. when I type py into the command prompt

[@kevinerose]

When I updated Python, it placed the newer version in a different location. Should I uninstall and reinstall? When I try to add libraries, it keeps pointing them to the older version. I can just copy my library folder but I don't want to keep doing that.

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

This article includes how to configure the Python path: blog.enterprisedna.co/where-is-python-installed/

[@BorrachoyLoco]

No Nextjs ? I'm really looking forward to learning next from you 🙏

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Friday. Beginners topics on Tuesdays and more advanced on Fridays.

[@jorgeacosta1740]

When I do command shift p and type in python nothing shows up

[@khalilbenmeziane8836]

thank you dave we want the rest framework to build api an integrate it with react

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

You can do that with my Node.js course: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGOoonh5nrl1gpo ..if you are waiting for Django or Flask with Python, we must cover the fundamentals first - but eventually 🚀

[@ahzidmahmood6904]

i am really struggling with this having to keep deleting and reinstalling vs code

[@volodyslove]

Yeah python! I hope you will show some code with Django 😁

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

🐍

[@saifuddinbharmal9095]

hii will you make django series after python?

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

I have not planned that far ahead, but I am looking forward to all of the things we can do with Python. 🐍🚀

[@galaxian_wanderer]

Dave I want to ask that what to do when the terminal says- File "", line 1 after i wrote quit{} and pressed enter

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Google: www.google.com/search?q=File+%22%3Cstdin%3E%22%2C+line+1

[@galaxian_wanderer]

@@DaveGrayTeachesCodeThanks Dave it helps out a lot

[@88kaizen888]

beginner here thanks for this content .i couldn't download pycharm .....

[@hosbalcantos7399]

how did u create you file lesson01?

[@user-tb3dj3km2p]

I thought I was the only one stuck on this issue

[@teetanrobotics5363]

Thanks for the upload. However, would prefer a Next js course. Since there are lot of terminologies like SSG, SSR, ISR, etc. which many people find confusing. Request you for the same

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

Coming Friday. I've been doing beginners topics on Tuesdays and more advanced on Fridays.

[@biswashbura6728]

hey Dave, i really enjoy your contents. its always detailed and easily understandable . I really would like to access the next video in the series . But its shows as unavailable and hidden. Dont know why

[@DaveGrayTeachesCode]

It is not published yet. I have it scheduled for Tuesday.

[@biswashbura6728]

@@DaveGrayTeachesCode ohhh....thanks for the reply . Really really appreciate your efforts to provide us all with the awesome contents, and that to in such quick successions..🥳🥳🥳. Just gratitude..pure gratitude

[@ztvs1751]

God bless you