Using an integrated development environment

In this video here is the generated summary: In this video, an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is introduced as a tool to write code. An IDE provides features such as syntax error detection, code completion, and debugging, making it more than just a text editor. Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is presented as a lightweight, multi-language IDE that can be extended with plugins for different languages, including Python. The video demonstrates the basic elements of VS Code, including panels for file exploration, search, and debugging, as well as features like autocomplete and running code. The process of installing VS Code, Python, and Git is also explained.