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Faker vs Python Tools For Visual Studio

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

Faker

Faker

Development

Faker is an open source Python library that generates fake data for testing purposes. It can generate random names, addresses, phone numbers, texts, and other fake data to populate databases and applications during development.

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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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