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Python Tools For Visual Studio vs Sim-IM

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

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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Sim-IM

Sim-IM

Social & Communications

Sim-IM is an open source instant messaging client for Windows that supports multiple protocols including XMPP/Jabber, IRC, Telegram, and Twitter. It offers a customizable interface, plugins, group chats, encryption, and other standard chat features.

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