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COMPLETE No-Nonsense VSCode Setup for Python Devs | Issue #28

Published 11 months ago • 2 min read

Hi there,

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Are you wrestling with VSCode and Python? 😩 This week’s video is a deep dive into setting up VSCode for Python development in a way that just makes sense. If you’ve been plagued by missing imports, mismatched Python versions, or pytest failing to find tests, this one’s for you.

I’m sharing a streamlined setup that covers:

  • Configuring Python paths and debugging options for a seamless coding experience.
  • Essential VSCode extensions to make your workflow smooth and frustration-free.
  • Custom settings for autoformatting, testing, and switching environments.

Check out the video, and finally make your VSCode setup work with you, not against you! 💡
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Enjoy the video and happy coding!

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Cheers,

Arjan

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