Use the Python extension for Visual Studio Code to create, manage, run, and test Python projects easily.

The latest update to Python in Visual Studio Code includes a new extension for Python formatting that was contributed by a member of the open source community.

The December 2023 update to Python in Visual Studio Code introduces several new features, including configurable debugging options that are now available on the Run button menu.

The updated Python extension is available for download from Microsoft's Visual Studio Code (VS Code) marketplace, where it's currently the most popular programming language by a long mile.

Microsoft plans to extend IntelliSense code analysis for Python to tools beyond Visual Studio, using its Python Language Server. IntelliSense provides autocompletions for variables, functions, and ...