How to Install Python and VS Code Complete Guide for Beginne

Introduction

Python is one of the most beginner-friendly programming languages in the world. To start learning Python effectively, you need two things:

Python itself (the programming language)
A powerful code editor (VS Code is the best choice)

This blog will guide you step-by-step on how to install Python and VS Code on Windows 10/11 using the latest tools available in 2025. Whether you're a complete beginner or switching to Python for the first time, this guide will help you set up your development environment smoothly.

Why Do You Need Both Python and VS Code?

What Python Does:

Runs your code
Executes .py files
Includes built-in tools
Supports libraries like NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, etc.

What VS Code Does:

Helps you write code easily
Highlights errors
Auto-completes code
Provides extensions
Helps you debug Python
Makes programming 10× faster

Using Python without VS Code feels like driving without a dashboard. Using VS Code without Python feels like having a car without fuel. Together, they give you a complete coding environment.

STEP 1 — Download and Install Python (Latest Version)

As of 2025, the latest Python version is Python 3.13.x (or newer).

Go to the official website: https://www.python.org/downloads/
Click Download Python 3.x.x
Open the installer

✔ CHECK THIS BOX: Add Python to PATH

Without this, Python will NOT run in Command Prompt.

Click Install Now → installation begins → you’ll see “Setup was successful”.

STEP 2 — Verify Python Installation

Open CMD or PowerShell and type:

python --version

If installed correctly, you’ll see something like:

Python 3.13.0

If there's an error, try:

py --version

If still not working, reinstall Python and enable “Add Python to PATH”.

STEP 3 — Install pip (Python Package Manager)

Verify pip installation:

pip --version

If pip is missing:

py -m ensurepip --upgrade

STEP 4 — Install VS Code (Latest 2025 Edition)

Visit: https://code.visualstudio.com/
Download Windows (.exe) 64-bit
Run the installer

✔ Enable these options:

Add “Open with Code”
Add “Open folder with Code”
Register Code as an editor
Add to PATH

Click Install → Finish.

STEP 5 — Install Python Extension in VS Code

Open VS Code
Click Extensions
Search "Python"
Install the official extension from Microsoft

STEP 6 — Create Your First Python File

Create folder: python-projects
Open folder in VS Code
Create file: hello.py
Write this code:

print("Welcome to PyVerse.io!")

Run using:

Run button
Ctrl + F5
Or in terminal:

python hello.py

You should see:

Welcome to PyVerse.io!

STEP 7 — Fixing Common Installation Errors (2025)

Error: “python is not recognized”

Python was not added to PATH. Reinstall and check the box.

Error: VS Code cannot find interpreter

Press Ctrl + Shift + P
Select: Python: Select Interpreter
Choose Python 3.13.x

Error: pip not working

py -m pip install package

STEP 8 — Useful VS Code Extensions

Python
Jupyter
Pylance
Code Runner
Prettier or Black
GitHub Pull Requests

STEP 9 — Install Python Libraries

Install NumPy:

pip install numpy

Install Pandas:

pip install pandas

Install Matplotlib:

pip install matplotlib

Install Requests:

pip install requests

STEP 10 — Test Everything Together

import numpy as np arr = np.array([1, 2, 3, 4]) print("Array:", arr) print("Sum:", np.sum(arr))

STEP 11 — What You Can Do Next

Learn Python fundamentals
Start building small projects
Explore OOP
Learn AI & ML
Try Flask or Django

Conclusion

Installing Python and VS Code is the first step in becoming a Python developer. Now that your setup is ready, you can start building real projects, learning automation, AI, web development, and much more.

Welcome to the world of programming — and welcome to PyVerse.io!

How to Install Python and VS Code Complete Guide for Beginners