When it comes to portability, Python is a clear winner. VBA code can be version-dependent. Besides, the VBA code written for Excel on Windows might not work on Excel for Mac.

Improvements to Python in VS Code affect Smart Selection, folding support, the Python interpreters list and Anaconda functionality.

In the December update to Python in Visual Studio Code, developers can experiment with a new preview feature that lets them run and debug Python code in the browser.

Python libraries are pre-written code designed to simplify programming. Learn how to install Python Libraries in Visual Studio Code.

Microsoft is continuing to bang the AI drum with its developer tools, with its latest announcement that VS Code is shipping as part of the Anaconda Python distribution.