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.NET Framework vs Python Tools For Visual Studio

A side-by-side look at .NET Framework and Python Tools For Visual Studio. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

.NET Framework

.NET Framework

Development

The .NET Framework is a software framework developed by Microsoft that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows. It includes a large class library called Framework Class Library and provides language interoperability across several programming languages.

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Python Tools For Visual Studio

Python Tools For Visual Studio

Development

Python Tools for Visual Studio (PTVS) is a free, open-source plugin that turns Visual Studio into a Python IDE. It supports IntelliSense, debugging, profiling, unit testing, and more. PTVS makes it easy to develop Python applications in Visual Studio.

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