TFL - FL-Lab1

FL Lab 1.2: Set up IDE

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Tip (Windows): during Python setup, check “Add python.exe to PATH.”

Part 1. Install & open VS Code

Part 2. Core VS Code setup

Part 3. Must-have extensions

Open the Extensions sidebar (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + X) and install:

Part 4. Create your first workspace

File → Open Folder… (or Open)
Create a new folder called techforge and inside of that folder create another folder called techforge-FL-1_2 and open it.
You will be prompted if you trust the authors. Click "Yes, I trust the Authors".

Part 5. Set up Python in a Jupyter Notebook & run “Hello World”

python

name = "TechForge"

print(f"Hello, {name} ⚒️")

Click the Play button on the left of the code
- A drop down may appear to select the interpreter (coding language).
- Select your interpreter:
  - Python version → pick your Python 3.x.
A pop-up may appear to install the kernel. Click install.
After successful installation, the results should show under the code:
- You should see: Hello, TechForge ⚒️

If “python not found”, close/reopen VS Code after installing Python, or use py (Windows) / python3 (macOS/Linux).

Part 6. Try a Jupyter Notebook (inside VS Code)

python

import sys

sys.version

OPTIONAL. JavaScript “Hello World”

const name = "TechForge";

console.log(`Hello, ${name} ⚒️`);

bash

node index.js

Troubleshooting Quick Fixes

Interpreter not detected: Command Palette → Python: Select Interpreter.
Permission prompts (macOS): Allow VS Code in System Settings → Privacy & Security.
Jupyter kernel missing: Make sure the Python and Jupyter extensions are installed; select the Python 3 kernel from the top-right of the notebook.

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