What are some useful shortcuts for Python in VSCode?

What are some useful shortcuts for Python in VSCode?

Here are some handy shortcuts for Python development in VSCode:

1. Ctrl + Shift + P: Open the command palette.
2. F5: Start debugging.
3. Ctrl + B: Toggle the sidebar.
4. Ctrl + /: Comment or uncomment a line.
5. Shift + Alt + F: Format the document.

Can you explain how to set up a virtual environment in VSCode?

Sure! To set up a virtual environment in VSCode:

1. Open the terminal in VSCode.
2. Run python -m venv myenv to create a virtual environment named 'myenv'.
3. Activate it using . ext{myenv}in ext{activate} on Windows or source myenv/bin/activate on macOS/Linux.
4. Select the interpreter from the command palette (Ctrl + Shift + P) and choose your virtual environment.

What extensions do you recommend for Python development?

I recommend the following extensions for Python development in VSCode:

1. Python by Microsoft - for Python language support.
2. Pylance - for fast and feature-rich language support.
3. Jupyter - for working with Jupyter notebooks.
4. Prettier - for code formatting.