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 regular monthly update for Python in Visual Studio Code sees the dev team adding 'one of our most heavily requested features,' a new rename factoring experience.

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.

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Microsoft is making available to Python developers a free, open-source add-on to its Visual Studio suite.