117: Python extension for VS Code - Brett Cannon Python Test

The Python extension for VS Code is most downloaded extension for VS Code.
Brett Cannon is the manager for the distributed development team of the Python extension for VS Code.


In this episode, Brett and I discuss the Python extension and VS Code, including:



pytest support
virtual environment support
how settings work, including user and workspace settings
multi root projects
testing Python in VS Code
debugging and pydevd
jump to cursor feature
upcoming features
Special Guest: Brett Cannon.
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