What is Python Tools For Visual Studio?
Python Tools for Visual Studio (PTVS) is a free, open-source plugin from Microsoft that turns Visual Studio into a full-featured Python Integrated Development Environment (IDE). It brings Python editing, debugging, profiling, unit testing, and more right into Visual Studio.
Some key features of PTVS include:
- IntelliSense and auto-completion for Python code
- Debugging of Python code (stepping, breakpoints, etc.)
- Unit testing integration with frameworks like pytest and unittest
- Profiling tools to identify performance bottlenecks
- Refactoring and code analysis capabilities
- Template support and project/item templates
- Integrated Python package manager (pip)
PTVS makes it easy to develop Python web applications using frameworks like Django and Flask. It also has good support for scientific Python stacks like NumPy and Matplotlib.
By providing a familiar and feature-rich IDE experience, PTVS makes it easy for .NET developers to start building Python applications. It's a free, open-source plugin that installs right into Visual Studio.