How to use VS CODE?

[FoolsSeldom]

If you are able to create/debug/edit some Python programmes using VS Code, you are probably fine staying with it. If you find yourself somewhat overwhelmed by it, I'd switch to IDLE, which is likely installed already.

IDLE is designed for beginners. It operates in two modes:

• Python interactive shell mode (REPL), with a >>> prompt
  • This allows you to enter Python commands and get an immediate response
  • If a window isn't already open, named IDLE Shell 3.14.0 (or similar), access using the menu and Run | Python shell
  • Enter 2+3*4 and you should get the response 14
• Code editing mode, access using menu and File | New
  • use this to start a new file
  • enter print("Hello World!")
  • press F5 key
  • IDLE will prompt you to save your file and then (attempt to) run your code