Post #5385: That’s fantastic, Michael! 
I use VSCode (https://code.visualstudio.com/).
Here are some essential setup tips:
- Blender Configuration:
- Set your script directory in Blender Preferences > File Paths > Script Directories
- For testing, I simply restart Blender - not elegant but reliable!
- Development Tools:
- Essential:
fake-bpy-modulefor code completion and hints
https://github.com/nutti/fake-bpy-module - Reference: Blender Python API docs
https://docs.blender.org/api/current/index.html
- Learning Resources:
-
Comprehensive Python Course: Learn Python Programming Masterclass
(Often on sale for ~$10)
Tip: Start with section intros for a broad overview, then dive deeper as needed -
Excellent Blender-specific tutorial:
“Free Blender Python Course for Artists (2025)” by CG Python
Includes environment setup guides
There’s much more to share, but feel free to start a new thread and tag me if you have any questions. I’m happy to help!
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