How can I use vs code to type and run python programs

Answer 1

Install the python plugin in vs code, but you also need to install the actual python interpreter from
https://www.python.org/downloads/
When you do that, open a terminal window in vs code, in the folder where you saved your program, and run it by typing
py yourfile.py

Answer 2

https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/JUMP_LINK__&&__python__&&__JUMP_LINK/python-tutorial