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Getting Started with VS Code for Data Analysis

Step 1: Install Python

Go to https://www.python.org/downloads/ and download the latest version of Python.

Make sure to check the box that says 'Add Python to PATH' during installation.

Step 2: Install VS Code

Visit https://code.visualstudio.com/ and download the latest version.

Install and open VS Code after downloading.

Step 3: Install Extensions in VS Code

Open the Extensions tab in VS Code (Ctrl+Shift+X) and install these:

1. Python (by Microsoft)

2. Jupyter (for notebooks)

3. Pylance (for smart suggestions)

Step 4: Install Python Libraries

Open the terminal in VS Code (Ctrl+~) and type the following command:

pip install pandas matplotlib seaborn openpyxl jupyter

Step 5: Start a Jupyter Notebook

Create a new file with the .ipynb extension (e.g., analysis.ipynb).

This opens a notebook where you can run code in cells.

Sample Code to Read Excel File

import pandas as pd

df = pd.read_excel('yourfile.xlsx')

df.head()
Getting Started with VS Code for Data Analysis

Why It's Perfect for You

- Familiar cell-based format like Excel

- Powerful charting with just a few lines

- Reproducible and efficient workflows

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