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Python Tools For Visual Studio vs VSCodium

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

VSCodium

Development

VSCodium is an open source alternative to Microsoft Visual Studio Code editor. It is based on the same codebase as VS Code but without any telemetry or tracking. VSCodium offers the same features as VS Code such as debugging, extensions, customization.

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