Discover essential tools and best practices for modern Python development in this comprehensive tutorial. Learn to set up VS Code for Python, manage virtual environments with virtualenv, pyenv, pipenv, and pipx, and structure projects using cookiecutter. Explore PEP8 guidelines and enforce them with code linters and formatters like black. Gain proficiency in using IPython as an alternative to the standard Python REPL. Master testing techniques with pytest and create professional documentation using Sphinx. Finally, learn to deploy your Python projects effortlessly with Docker. Ideal for beginners familiar with Python basics but seeking to bridge the gap to professional development practices.