What are some useful VSCode shortcuts for Python development?

What are some useful VSCode shortcuts for Python development?

Here are some essential VSCode shortcuts for Python development:

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. Alt + Shift + F: Format the document.

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

To set up a virtual environment in VSCode:

1. Open the terminal in VSCode (Ctrl + ).
2. Run python -m venv myenv to create a virtual environment.
3. Activate it with . 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 should I install for Python development?

Some recommended extensions for Python development in VSCode are:

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.

How can I run my Python scripts directly from VSCode?

To run Python scripts in VSCode, simply open the script file and press F5 to run it in debug mode or Ctrl + F5 to run it without debugging.