I am currently learning coding through online course and I am using VISUAL STUDIO CODE as interpreter. I had this minor doubt concerned with coding.
python basics_1.py
File "", line 1
python basics_1.py
^
SyntaxError: invalid syntax
Although I have saved the file with codes in a folder, THIS IS THE OUTPUT I AM RECIEVING ON EXECUTING MY FILE IN PYTHON INTERACTIVE SHELL AND TERMINAL. NOTE: I am making use of terminal in visual studio code itself and I am not using cmd terminal. PLEASE HELP!!
Answers
Answer:
Syntax error
Explanation:
There is a syntax error in Line1 . syntax error means :
Syntax errors are the most basic type of error. They arise when the interpreter is unable to understand a line of code. ... In IDLE, it will highlight where the syntax error is. Most syntax errors are typos, incorrect indentation, or incorrect arguments.
In other words you are speaking a language to the computer (Interpreter) that it doesn't Understand.
Please check the indentation(spacing) after Colon(:)
OR
It may be a spelling mistakes in functions
OR
it can be wrong type of writing (identifier mistakes)
Go through the code to understand the mistakes.
Note: Making mistakes are sometimes Good for you. : )
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Happy Programming ^^
Explanation:
Executing a python program in the terminal is a little different from running a program from an IDE (Integrated Desktop Environment).
After looking at the syntax error that you are encountering It seems like you are not taking the proper steps to run a code from the terminal.
On a terminal you do not need to start python before running a program.
Steps:
1. Open the terminal
2. Write
python basics.py
An that should run the program directly.
Another advice that I would like to add is to run the python program
directly from visual studio code instead of using the terminal using the 'F5' button.
Although I think that you must be having a very proper reason for not using the visual studio code.