We’re excited to announce the June 2024 launch of the Python and Jupyter extensions for Visible Studio Code!
This launch consists of the next bulletins:
- VS Code Native REPL for Python with Intellisense and syntax highlighting
- Pytest enhancements within the testing rewrite
If you happen to’re , you possibly can test the total checklist of enhancements in our changelogs for the Python, Jupyter and Pylance extensions.
Beginning on this launch, we’re experimenting with a brand new REPL within the Python extension which incorporates options resembling Intellisense and syntax highlighting to make your Python growth expertise extra environment friendly. For these conversant in Jupyter’s Interactive Window, this REPL might look related; nevertheless, it has two key differentiators: it doesn’t depend on the Jupyter extension, nor does it require a kernel to be put in in your growth atmosphere. This VS Code Native REPL for Python additionally adheres to rules current within the REPL built-in to Python itself, in that historical past is immutable.
To allow this function, set "python.REPL.sendToNativeREPL": true in your settings.json file. This may execute code within the VS Code Native REPL on Shift+Enter and Run Choice/Line. Furthermore, the Native REPL will neatly execute on Enter, much like Python’s unique interactive interpreter, if you happen to add the setting "interactiveWindow.executeWithShiftEnter": false, in your settings.json. You’ll be able to choose to proceed to make use of the REPL built-in to Python positioned within the terminal ( >>> ) by setting "python.REPL.sendToNativeREPL": false in your settings.json.
As we proceed iterating on this function, all suggestions is welcomed and may be made as points in our GitHub repository.
The expertise with pytest when utilizing the Python Testing Rewrite has been improved to raised help setting pytest’s cwd (present working listing) when it’s adjoining to the VS Code workspace root, and for displaying parameterized assessments on the Take a look at Explorer when perform names are repeated throughout courses. Moreover, we diminished take a look at discovery failure situations by including the system configuration script path to PATH to allow shells for take a look at execution.
As we proceed so as to add enhancements to the testing expertise underneath the rewrite to make the expertise extra steady and performant, we are going to start adopting the rewrite as default within the upcoming month on pre-release of the Python extension.
We’ve additionally added small enhancements and stuck points requested by customers that ought to enhance your expertise working with Python and Jupyter Notebooks in Visible Studio Code. Some notable modifications embrace:
- Now you can allow/disable auto-indent with Pylance with out having to restart the server (pylance-release#5778)
- “Implement all inherited summary courses” Code Motion is now out there as a Fast Repair for the
reportAbstractUsagediagnostic (pylance-release#5757)
We’d additionally like to increase particular because of this month’s contributors:
As we’re planning and prioritizing future work, we worth your suggestions! Beneath are just a few points we’d love suggestions on:
Check out these new enhancements by downloading the Python extension and the Jupyter extension from the Market, or set up them immediately from the extensions view in Visible Studio Code (Ctrl + Shift + X or ⌘ + ⇧ + X). You’ll be able to study extra about Python help in Visible Studio Code within the documentation. If you happen to run into any issues or have options, please file a difficulty on the Python VS Code GitHub web page.
