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IronPython vs Python Tools For Visual Studio

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

IronPython

IronPython

Development

IronPython is an open-source implementation of the Python programming language that is integrated with the .NET Framework. It allows Python code to interact with the .NET ecosystem and vice versa.

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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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