Getting started with PyTorch in VSCode is a great choice for diving into machine learning and deep learning with Python
Here are some simple steps and examples to help you begin your journey:
Before you start coding, you need to have Python and VSCode installed on your computer
Additionally, you will need to install the PyTorch library. Here’s how you can do it:
Install Python: Download and install Python from python.org
Install Visual Studio Code (VSCode): Download and install VSCode from code.visualstudio.com
Install the Python extension for VSCode: Open VSCode, go to the Extensions view by clicking on the square icon on the sidebar or pressing Ctrl+Shift+X, and search for the Python extension by Microsoft and install it
Install PyTorch: Open a terminal (or command prompt) and install PyTorch by running the following command:
pip install torch torchvision
Create a new folder for your project and open it in VSCode
Create a new Python file (e.g., simple_example.py)
Write your first PyTorch script. Below is a simple example that creates two tensors and multiplies them:
import torch
# Create tensors.
x = torch.tensor([1, 2, 3])
y = torch.tensor([4, 5, 6])
# Perform tensor multiplication.
z = x * y
print(z)
Run your script by opening the terminal in VSCode (Terminal > New Terminal) and typing python simple_example.py