Let’s Get Started

First off, after you’ve got VS Code and Python installed and environment variables all set:

Fire up VS Code, head over to the Extensions view, search for ‘Python’, and install it.

When you create a new Python (.py) file in the Explorer, VS Code usually whips up a settings.json file in your .vscode folder. If it doesn’t, just create it manually.

Crack open settings.json and drop in this config:

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{
    "python.linting.flake8Enabled": true,
    "python.linting.flake8Args": ["--max-line-length=248"],
    "python.linting.pylintEnabled": false

}

Hop back to your Python file. You’ll likely see a warning pop up in the bottom-right of VS Code; hit ‘Download’.

Hit CTRL+SHIFT+P, then type Python: Select Interpreter.

Just pick your installed Python interpreter from the list.

Got a launch.json file in your .vscode folder? You’ll want to add this snippet to its configurations array:

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{
            "name": "Python: Current File",
            "type": "python",
            "request": "launch",
            "program": "${file}",
            "console": "integratedTerminal"
        }

Further Reading

VS Code Python Environment Setup for Beginners

VS Code Python Configuration Guide