🟢 Windows: Install Tools¶

This page links to official installation instructions for required tools on Windows. Always follow the vendor-recommended installers.

These tools are essential for professional data analytics.

Required Tools¶

Git¶

Download and install Git from the official site: https://git-scm.com/

Visual Studio Code¶

Download and install Visual Studio Code from: https://code.visualstudio.com/

(Recommended) Enable the code command in PowerShell by following: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/setup/windows

uv (Python environment and dependency manager)¶

Install uv using the official Windows method: https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/

Note: Python is not installed at this step. Python will be installed per-project using uv, which also manages versions.

Verify¶

After installation, open PowerShell and run:

git --version
code --version
uv --version

Each command should display a version number. If any command fails, revisit the corresponding installer.

OPTIONAL/ADVANCED: Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) - ONLY AS DIRECTED

This is only for advanced users who need Linux-only tools (e.g., Kafka or Spark). To install WSL, follow Microsoft’s official instructions: Use WSL only when required; it is NOT normally needed for Python projects managed with `uv`.