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Python in Visual Studio Code – July 2020 Release
We are pleased to announce that the July 2020 release of the Python Extension for Visual Studio Code is now available. In this release we addressed 51 issues, and it includes support for our new language server Pylance and new experimental extension Gather. Keep on reading to learn more!
Enhance your Azure Machine Learning experience with the VS Code extension
The VS Code team is excited to announce releases of the Azure Machine Learning extension which aims to help you manage your core machine learning assets from directly within your favourite editor!
Announcing Pylance: Fast, feature-rich language support for Python in Visual Studio Code
We are excited to announce Pylance, our fast and feature-rich language support for Python in Visual Studio Code! Pylance is available today in the Visual Studio Code marketplace. Pylance depends on our core Python extension and builds upon that experience, for those of you who have already installed it. Keep reading to learn more!
Python in Visual Studio Code – June 2020 Release
We are pleased to announce that the June 2020 release of the Python Extension for Visual Studio Code is now available. In this release we worked on new features such as run by line and a start page, in addition to addressing 53 issues. Keep on reading to learn more!
Connect with us at Microsoft Build digital event
Join us for Microsoft Build 2020, a virtual event starting next Tuesday, May 19. We’ll demo the new capabilities in Visual Studio Code and Azure to enable Python developers to build data processing pipelines, web applications, and machine learning models.
Python in Visual Studio Code – May 2020 Release
We are happy to announce that the May 2020 release of the Python Extension for Visual Studio Code is now available. In this release we addressed 42 issues, and it includes the ability to browse for or enter an interpreter path on selection. Keep on reading to learn more!
Python in Visual Studio Code – April 2020 Release
We are happy to announce that the April 2020 release of the Python Extension for Visual Studio Code is now available. This was a short release where we addressed 43 issues, including ipywidgets support in Jypyter Notebooks and debugger support for Django and Flask auto-reload. Keep on reading to learn more!
Python in Visual Studio Code – March 2020 Release
We are pleased to announce that the March 2020 release of the Python Extension for Visual Studio Code is now available. In this release we closed a total of 66 issues and it includes a brand new debugger and an easier configuration experience for attaching it to local processes. Keep on reading to learn more!
Python in Visual Studio Code – February 2020 Release
We are pleased to announce that the February 2020 release of the Python Extension for Visual Studio Code is now available. In this release we closed 66 issues, including a much faster startup of Jupyter Notebook editor and scaling back of configuration notifications. Keep on reading to learn more!