How to see the output of my python code in visual studio code

Question

after i finished setting up python enviroment in visual studio code i run my coe in the terminal but the output was only my first line of code. how can i see the rest outputs in the terminal?

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Answer 1

Hi Ayida Aman,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q & A forum.   

Here are a few things you can try to ensure the full output is shown: 

1.Check for Syntax Errors: Make sure there are no syntax errors that are stopping your code after the first line is executed. If the script encounters an error, it will stop execution and only display the output up to that point. 

2.Ensure All Code is Indented Correctly: Python relies on indentation, especially in control structures like if statements and loops. If some of your code is not indented properly, it may not run as expected. For example: 

a = 24
b = 44
if a <= 0:
    print(a)  # Indented properly
print(b)  # Not indented, so it will always run

3.Use print() Statements for Debugging: Insert print() statements throughout your code to track where the script is stopping. This can help identify any issues with logic or flow. 

4.Check Your Terminal Window: If your code is outputting a lot of information, the terminal might not show everything. Try scrolling up in the terminal or resize the window to see more output. 

5.Run Code in the VS Code Debugger: Visual Studio Code has an integrated debugger. You can use it to step through your code line by line and observe the output. To start the debugger: 

Click on the "Run" menu and choose "Start Debugging" or press F5. 

Add breakpoints in your code by clicking on the left margin next to the line number. This will help you see exactly where the code is stopping or not executing. 

6.Check Python Installation in VS Code: Ensure your Python environment is set up correctly. If the wrong environment is selected, the code might not run as expected. You can check this by: 

Clicking on the Python version in the bottom-left corner of VS Code. 

Selecting the correct interpreter for your project. 

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