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Install on Windows

Step 1: Download Python

scoop install python

Step 2: Verify Installation

python --version

Install on MacOS

Step 1: Download Python

brew install python3

Step 2: Verify Installation

python3 --version

Add alias python='python3' to ~/.zshrc

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Install Formatting Tools

Install industry-standard tools to keep your code clean and consistent:

pip install --upgrade pip
pip install black isort

• Black: The uncompromising Python code formatter.

• isort: A utility to sort your Python imports alphabetically and automatically separated into sections.

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💻 IDE Configuration: Visual Studio Code

1. Download and install Visual Studio Code.
2. Open your project folder in VS Code (File > Open Folder).
3. Open the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X) and install the following:

Extension	Publisher	Purpose
Python	Microsoft	Core Python language support, debugging, and REPL.
Pylance	Microsoft	Fast, feature-rich language support (type checking, IntelliSense).
Black Formatter	Microsoft	Official extension to format code on save using Black.
isort	Microsoft	Automatically sorts and organizes import statements.

Configure VS Code Settings

Add the following to your .vscode/settings.json (or user settings) to format code automatically when you save:

{
  "[python]": {
    "editor.defaultFormatter": "ms-python.black-formatter",
    "editor.formatOnSave": true,
    "editor.codeActionsOnSave": {
      "source.organizeImports": "explicit"
    }
  }
}

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