Learn how to get Python up and running on Windows, macOS, or Linux—and avoid the biggest pitfalls along the way.

You're taking a new programming class this fall, and you don't know anything about code. Python is taught widely in schools, and it's one of the most loved programming languages because it's simple.

If you don’t have Python already installed on your system, see the How to set up VS Code for R video tutorial for easy instructions on how to install Python for use with R and RStudio.