Python

Introducing the Data Wrangler extension for Visual Studio Code Insiders

March 16, 2023 Mar 16, 2023 03/16/23

Microsoft announces the launch of Data Wrangler, a data-centric user interface that generates Python code to help data scientists complete their data preparation tasks faster and with fewer errors.

Python in Visual Studio Code – March 2023 Release

March 2, 2023 Mar 2, 2023 03/2/23

Courtney Webster

The March 2023 release of the Python and Jupyter extensions for Visual Studio Code are now available. This release includes "back" and "cancel" support for the "Create Environment" command, isort no longer being shipped by default with the Python extension, improvements to the kernel picker experience in Jupyter, and the Python for VS Code team as guests on the Python Pulse livestream. Keep reading to learn more!

Python in Visual Studio Code – February 2023 Release

February 3, 2023 Feb 3, 2023 02/3/23

Courtney Webster

The February 2023 release of the Python and Jupyter extensions for Visual Studio Code are now available. This release includes automatic environment selection, improvements to the Create Environment command, improved Intellisense support for pytest in preview, and improvements to the Jupyter kernel picker. Keep reading to learn more!

The Python Pulse: A Monthly Microsoft Stream

January 9, 2023 Jan 9, 2023 01/9/23

Dawn Wages

We're excited to announce a new livestream, brought to you by the Microsoft Community Team. Need updates on the latest and greatest Microsoft releases for Python? We got you. Each stream we start with a run down of the latest news in Microsoft Cloud, VS Code and Python tech ecosystem, then we deep dive into special segments with an esteemed guest.

Python in Visual Studio Code – December 2022 Release

December 8, 2022 Dec 8, 2022 12/8/22

Courtney Webster

The December 2022 release of the Python and Jupyter extensions for Visual Studio Code are now available. This release includes auto indentation with Pylance, a preview of Python in the browser and a community highlight. Keep on reading to learn more!

Python in Visual Studio Code – November 2022 Release

November 3, 2022 Nov 3, 2022 11/3/22

Courtney Webster

The November 2022 release of the Python and Jupyter extensions for Visual Studio Code are now available. This release includes automatic installation of the isort extension, auto imports turned off by default with Pylance, "just my code" cell debugging in Jupyter and more!

A Team at Microsoft is Helping Make Python Faster

October 26, 2022 Oct 26, 2022 10/26/22

Jay Miller

Python 3.11 brings the specialized adaptive interpreter, the starting point of a large plan to make Python much faster. At Microsoft, we have a full-time team dedicated to this project.

Python in Visual Studio Code – October 2022 Release

October 6, 2022 Oct 6, 2022 10/6/22

Courtney Webster

The October 2022 release of the Python and Jupyter extensions for Visual Studio Code are now available. This release includes .... Keep on reading to learn more!

Contribute to Open Source with the Pythonistas at Microsoft – Hacktoberfest 2022

October 4, 2022 Oct 4, 2022 10/4/22

Dawn Wages

Pythonistas at Microsoft are participating in Hacktoberfest 2022. We've gotten together to share with you tips and tricks for contributing, how we got into Open Source and the projects we have our eye on. Join us for our Twitch Stream October 10th, 2022 2PM PT on the Microsoft Developer Channel.

Python in Visual Studio Code – September 2022 Release

September 1, 2022 Sep 1, 2022 09/1/22

Erik De Bonte

The September 2022 release of the Python and Jupyter extensions for Visual Studio Code are now available. This release includes improved IntelliSense support for Jupyter Notebooks, a new Flake8 extension and internship highlights. Keep on reading to learn more!