How Do I Open a Python File in Visual Studio?

Opening a Python file in Visual Studio is straightforward; here's how:

1. Launch Visual Studio. Make sure you have Visual Studio installed on your computer. If not, download it from the official Visual Studio website.
2. Open the Folder Containing Your Python File: Navigate to File > Open > Folder... in the Visual Studio menu.
3. Select the Folder: Browse to the folder on your computer that contains your Python code and choose "Select Folder".
4. View Files in Solution Explorer: Visual Studio will display the files within that folder in the Solution Explorer panel, usually located on the right side of the Visual Studio window. If you don't see Solution Explorer, go to View > Solution Explorer.
5. Open the Python File: Double-click the Python file (with a .py extension) in the Solution Explorer to open it in the editor.

When you open a Python folder, Visual Studio might create several hidden folders (e.g., .vs) to manage settings related to your Python project. These are typically safe to ignore.