2] Install Visual Studio Code Now, go ahead and install Visual Studio Code on your computer. To do that, navigate to code.visualstudio.com and click on the Download for Windows icon.

Python libraries are pre-written code designed to simplify programming. Learn how to install Python Libraries in Visual Studio Code.

If you prefer to install VS Code as a snap package for easy management and self-containment, all you have to do is run the commands below. Remember, you have to press Enter after each command.

VS Code is free and available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Install it like any other software package. Next comes adding R support.