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PySide vs Python Tools For Visual Studio

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

PySide

PySide

Development

PySide is an open-source Python binding for the Qt cross-platform application development framework. It enables Python developers to build highly-performant graphical user interfaces and applications using the Qt framework.

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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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