Python & VS Code Installation for Absolute Beginners (Lesson 01) | Python 2D Game Development

New to coding? Lesson 01 of Python 2D Game Development gently walks you through setting up everything you need to start learning Python on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

We focus on installing Python and Visual Studio Code (VS Code), these are the free tools we’ll use throughout the course to learn Python programming and game development step by step.

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This lesson is perfect if you are:
• New to programming
• Learning Python for the first time
• Interested in game development
• Looking for a beginner-friendly Python course

I’m Carmen Jacobs, co-founder of Camp180, a youth development program based in South Africa. This course is part of our mission to make coding and technology education accessible to learners from all backgrounds.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & course introduction
01:00 – Team introductions
02:52 – What you need to get started
03:33 – Course structure & weekly time commitment
04:46 – Install Python & VS Code on Windows
07:31 – Install Python & VS Code on macOS
09:15 – Install Python & VS Code on Linux
11:54 – Why I use Linux (and why it doesn’t matter)
12:26 – Next steps & free learning resources

What You’ll Learn in This Video
• How this Python game development course works
• How long the course takes and how to keep up
• How to install Python on Windows, Mac, and Linux
• How to install Visual Studio Code
• Why your operating system doesn’t matter
• What tools you need to start learning Python
By the end of this video, your computer will be ready for Python programming.

Free Resources - Use these free resources to follow along with the course:
Free Coding Journal - https://camp180.gumroad.com/l/iejojy
Free Python & VS Code Installation Guide (PDF) - https://camp180.gumroad.com/l/edxvzu
Full Python Basics Package ($10) - If you want extra help learning Python and want to support our mission:
Full Python Basics Package - https://camp180.gumroad.com/l/ithgnk
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Next Lesson: Learning how to use Visual Studio Code — your main coding workspace throughout this Python game development course.
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