VSCode Tooling for Python

Visual Studio Code has become a powerhouse for Python development, offering a lightweight yet robust environment packed with tools to streamline coding, debugging, and testing. In this talk, we’ll dive into the essential VS Code tooling that can turbocharge your Python workflow. From setting up the perfect Python environment to leveraging extensions for linting, debugging, and Git integration, you’ll leave with practical tips to boost productivity and code quality. Whether you’re wrangling data pipelines, building web apps, or just tinkering with scripts, this session will show you how to make VS Code your Python best friend.
Key Points:
1 Setup Basics: Configuring Python interpreters, virtual environments, and workspace settings in VS Code.
2 Extensions That Matter: Must-haves like Python (by Microsoft), Pylance, and Flake8 for autocompletion, type checking, and linting.
3 Debugging Like a Pro: Using breakpoints, variable inspection, and the debug toolbar for painless bug hunting.
4 Testing Made Easy: Integrating pytest and unittest directly in VS Code with real-time feedback.
5 Git Integration: Streamlining version control without leaving the editor.
6 Pro Tips: Custom snippets, Jupyter notebook support, and remote development tricks