settings.json

{
    // Hide heavy folders from the Explorer
    "files.exclude": {
        "**/.venv": true,
        "**/__pycache__": true
    },

    // Exclude from search results
    "search.exclude": {
        "**/.venv": true,
        "**/__pycache__": true
    },

    // Stop Pylance from indexing thousands of files
    "python.analysis.exclude": [
        ".venv",
        "**/__pycache__"
    ],

    // Use your virtual environment automatically
    "python.defaultInterpreterPath": ".venv/Scripts/python.exe",

    // Format on save (clean code)
    "editor.formatOnSave": true,

    // Use Black if installed (optional)
    "python.formatting.provider": "black",

    // Disable linting noise unless you want it
    "python.linting.enabled": false,

    // Smooth terminal experience
    "terminal.integrated.defaultProfile.windows": "PowerShell",

    // Prevent VS Code from scanning large folders
    "files.watcherExclude": {
        "**/.venv/**": true,
        "**/__pycache__/**": true
    }
}