Two common options are to use the Python File configuration to run the currently open Python file or to use the Attach using Process ID configuration to attach the debugger to a process that is already running.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Python 3 in Visual Studio Code to create, run, and debug a Python "Roll a dice!" application, work with virtual environments, use packages, and more! By using the Python extension , you turn VS Code into a great, lightweight Python editor.

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.

Learn how to configure debugging in Visual Studio Code with launch.json, including attributes, variable substitution, and compound configurations.

Editing code - Learn about autocomplete, IntelliSense, formatting, and refactoring for Python. Linting - Enable, configure, and apply a variety of Python linters. Debugging - Learn to debug Python both locally and remotely.

Getting Started with Python in VS Code - Learn how to edit, run, and debug code in VS Code. Virtual Environments and Packages (Python.org) - Learn more about virtual environments and packages. Installing Python Modules (Python.org) - Learn how to install Python modules.

Quick Start Guide for Python in VS Code. The Python extension makes Visual Studio Code an excellent Python editor, works on any operating system, and is usable with a variety of Python interpreters. Get started by installing: VS Code; A Python Interpreter (any actively supported Python version) Python extension from the VS Code Marketplace

Install a debugging extension from the Visual Studio Marketplace for your language or runtime. VS Code has built-in support for JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js debugging. Define a debugging configuration for your project.

Run Python code. The Python extension offers various ways to run Python code without extra configuration. Select the Run Python File in Terminal play button in the top-right of the editor.

Tests can be configured anytime by using the Python: Configure Tests command from the Command Palette or by setting either python.testing.unittestEnabled or python.testing.pytestEnabled in the Settings editor or settings.json file as described in the VS Code Settings documentation.