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Ubuntu is a free computer system, like Windows or macOS, but it’s built by a community. It’s great for programmers because it’s very flexible and has lots of tools already built-in that help you code.

Every developer has their go-to tools, and for me, VS Code is the undisputed champion when it comes to Python. But it’s not just the editor itself that makes the difference; it’s the carefully curated ...