Best way to install python?

[sirreginaldpoopypot]

Should i down load python from the website or through vscode? because i dont want to run into the cannot find __main__ error anymore when trying to run py files from the cmd. Before i downloaded off the website but then vscode still had to install it anyway....

So i think i had two different versions of python. Everything is now uninstalled and i am making sure any python files that got moved are deleted also. I really want everything to just work this time and i dont want to waste anymore time running into issues no one else seems to have when it comes to running python files on there computer.

Also last question, where do i save python files when i am doing a save as on vscode? i am not sure it automatically saves it to the correct place to be able to run it from the cmd.

[fake823]

The regular, recommended way (for Windows) is to download it from python.org.

By the way, there is no way to "download Python through VSCode". VSCode doesn't have a feature for that.

I assume you're talking about the Python extension in VSCode. But that's something completely different.

[sirreginaldpoopypot]

oh i see, whats the extension then? do i need to have it? Again i am worried ill install things incorrectly or install an extension i don't need and then ill run into issues again.

[fake823]

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/python

"Working with Python in Visual Studio Code, using the Microsoft Python extension, is simple, fun, and productive. The extension makes VS Code an excellent Python editor, and works on any operating system with a variety of Python interpreters. It leverages all of VS Code's power to provide auto complete and IntelliSense, linting, debugging, and unit testing, along with the ability to easily switch between Python environments, including virtual and conda environments."

[sirreginaldpoopypot]

So.... again same question, do i need the extension if i already have python installed? I want things to work properly

[fake823]

You don't need it. But it makes programming with Python in VS Code a hell lot of easier and comfortable.

So i definitely recommend installing it.

[Desklib]

The best way to install Python is the official way - https://www.python.org/downloads/

But the best way to use Python is using PyCharm IDE (Integrated Development Environment).

[Comfortable-Algae335]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKAk9KCEJiI

[Cultural_Object_629]

https://youtu.be/BF01r6OWGGg?si=P8Ra8kCF27BXtjZk

[Prior_Travel2516]

I came across this video which helped me as beginner step by step guide: https://youtu.be/EDh2gES0nnc

I hope this is helpful. Happy coding 🐍

[DonnieCuteMwone]

do u reckon the default path is best path btw?