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Atom vs Python Tools For Visual Studio

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

Atom

Atom

Development

Atom is a free, open-source, and customizable text editor developed by GitHub. It has support for plug-ins and themes which allow users to customize the interface and add new features. It's designed for web developers and can be used for coding, writing, and more.

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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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