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Set up your Python development environment on Windows
Get your Python environment ready on Windows in minutes — install from the command line with winget or set it up manually. You'll need the following:
- Python – The current stable Python runtime (3.14 or later)
- Visual Studio Code – A lightweight, powerful code editor
- Python extension for Visual Studio Code – Adds Python language support, debugging, linting, and more
Open PowerShell in Windows Terminal and install Python:
winget install Python.Python.3.14Install Visual Studio Code:
winget install Microsoft.VisualStudioCodeClose and reopen PowerShell, then verify Python is installed:
python --versionOpen VS Code and install the Python extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
You're now ready for Python development.
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