Python on Windows, Like a Boss

Overview

Discover how to enhance Python development on Windows using Visual Studio's powerful tools for managing environments, writing code, and debugging - all for free.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Python on Windows
Overview of Python programming
Python installation on Windows
• Setting Up the Development Environment
Installing Visual Studio on Windows
Configuring Python within Visual Studio
Navigating the Visual Studio interface
• Managing Python Environments
Creating and managing virtual environments
Using the Python Environment window
Installing and managing packages with pip
• Writing Python Code in Visual Studio
Setting up a Python project
Understanding syntax highlighting and IntelliSense
Utilizing code snippets and templates
• Debugging Python Applications
Setting breakpoints and stepping through code
Using the Debug Interactive window
Analyzing variables and expressions
• Advanced Debugging Techniques
Debugging with Watch, Auto, and Locals windows
Using conditions and hit count for breakpoints
Remote debugging of Python code
• Integrating Version Control
Setting up Git in Visual Studio
Basic version control operations (commit, push, pull)
Managing branches and resolving conflicts
• Optimizing Development Workflow
Customizing Visual Studio settings for Python
Using task automation with tasks.json
Leveraging extensions for enhanced productivity
• Project Deployment
Preparing applications for deployment
Packaging Python scripts into executables
Distributing Python applications on Windows
• Course Wrap-up and Further Learning
Recap of key concepts
Next steps and resources for continued learning

Subjects

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