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This document provides step-by-step instructions for creating a Python virtual environment in VS Code, including opening a folder, using the integrated terminal, creating and activating the environment, selecting the interpreter, and installing required packages. It also addresses common issues and their fixes. The guide concludes by confirming that the virtual environment is ready for use.

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Vs Code

This document provides step-by-step instructions for creating a Python virtual environment in VS Code, including opening a folder, using the integrated terminal, creating and activating the environment, selecting the interpreter, and installing required packages. It also addresses common issues and their fixes. The guide concludes by confirming that the virtual environment is ready for use.

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To create a virtual environment for Python in VS Code, follow these step-by-step instructions:

Step 1: Open VS Code and Open a Folder


1. Open VS Code.
2. Click on File → Open Folder and choose or create a new project folder.
o This ensures that the virtual environment is created inside the project folder.

Step 2: Open the Integrated Terminal


 Open the terminal in VS Code by pressing:
o Ctrl + ` (backtick) on Windows/Linux
o Cmd + ` on macOS
 Make sure you're inside your project folder.

Step 3: Create the Virtual Environment


For Windows (Command Prompt or PowerShell)

Run:

python -m venv venv

For macOS/Linux (Terminal)

Run:

python3 -m venv venv

🔹 Note: Replace venv with any name you want for your virtual environment.

Step 4: Activate the Virtual Environment


After creating the virtual environment, activate it.

On Windows
 Command Prompt (cmd)
 venv\Scripts\activate
 PowerShell
 venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1

On macOS/Linux
source venv/bin/activate

After activation, you’ll see (venv) in the terminal, indicating that the virtual environment is
active.

Step 5: Select the Virtual Environment in VS Code


1. Press Ctrl + Shift + P (or Cmd + Shift + P on macOS).
2. Type "Python: Select Interpreter" and select it.
3. Choose the interpreter inside the venv folder.
o It will look like:
 Windows: venv\Scripts\python.exe
 Mac/Linux: venv/bin/python

Step 6: Install Required Packages


Once activated, install dependencies using:

pip install package_name

Or if you have a requirements.txt file:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 7: Verify the Virtual Environment


To confirm that your virtual environment is working, run:

python --version

You should see the Python version from your virtual environment.
Common Issues & Fixes

1. "venv is not recognized"

 Run:
 python -m ensurepip --default-pip

2. "Activate command not found"

 If using PowerShell, run:


 Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope Process

3. Virtual Environment Not Showing in VS Code

 Manually set the interpreter:


o File → Preferences → Settings.
o Search for python.defaultInterpreterPath.
o Set it to:
o "python.defaultInterpreterPath":
"your_project_path/venv/bin/python"

✅ Your virtual environment is now ready! 🚀

Let me know if you need any help!

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