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Before diving into coding, it's essential to establish a robust development environment. Here, we'll guide you through installing Python and setting up two popular development tools suited for different needs.

🐍 Installing Python

To begin, you'll need Python installed on your computer. You can download it directly from the Python official website. During installation, ensure to check the box that says "Add Python to PATH" to make it accessible from your command line or terminal.

📺 Watch and Learn: For a step-by-step guide on installing Python on Windows 11 or Mac, watch this video by Amit Thinks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7Q4_pqj7uc

📺 Watch and Learn: For a step-by-step guide on installing Python on Mac, watch this videos by ProgrammingKnowledge:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhv82tvFfkM

1. Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

Download Visual Studio Code

• Overview: VS Code is a versatile editor that's lightweight and customizable, ideal for Python development. It supports numerous extensions, including ones specifically for Python.
• Why Choose VS Code? If you're looking for a flexible tool that adapts to various programming needs, VS Code offers extensive customization options through extensions and settings.