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Python Tools For Visual Studio vs vscode.dev

A side-by-side look at Python Tools For Visual Studio and vscode.dev. 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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vscode.dev

vscode.dev

Development

vscode.dev is a lightweight online code editor by Microsoft that runs in your web browser. It provides the core code editing features of Visual Studio Code including syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion, and Git integration.

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