1. Install Python on Your System VS Code is just the editor; it needs the Python "engine" installed on your computer to actually run the code. Windows/macOS: Download the latest version from python.org . Crucial Step: During installation on Windows, check the box that says "Add Python to PATH." If you miss this, VS Code won't be able to find it. 2. Install the Python Extension This is what gives VS Code its "intelligence" (IntelliSense, debugging, and linting). Open VS Co
