A smooth environment keeps the class moving

Outcome

Advanced users leave setup mode quickly and get to runnable Python with minimal friction.

VS Code

Use one editor for Quarto, Python, terminal work, and Copilot support.

uv

Create environments and run projects with short, repeatable commands.

Copilot

Use it as a coding assistant, not as a replacement for understanding the build.

Install tools

Create project

Sync dependencies

Run sample server

NoteBaseline commands

Use uv lock, uv sync, and uv run as the repeated rhythm for the afternoon.

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