{"id":2245,"date":"2021-01-12T16:00:47","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T16:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/?p=1333782"},"modified":"2021-01-12T16:00:47","modified_gmt":"2021-01-12T16:00:47","slug":"7-essential-vs-code-extensions-for-python-developers-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=2245","title":{"rendered":"7 essential VS Code extensions for Python developers in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We listed the <\/span>best VS extensions for JS developers<\/a>. Now it\u2019s time we do so for the Python community.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a PyCharm user and I won\u2019t probably be changing editors anytime soon, but with all the hype around VS Code and so many people over Reddit and Twitter suggesting me the switch, I had to try it.<\/p>\n

My VS Code experience was amazing, and even though my heart still belongs to PyCharm, VS Code is a fantastic product, I can 100% recommend. It\u2019s customizable, fast, and with a ton of extensions that make it very powerful.<\/p>\n

Today we will cover the top VS Code extensions for Python for 2021.<\/p>\n

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VS Code supports code highlighting for Python without this extension. However, if you will be working with Python, you should install this extension. It is developed by Microsoft itself, the same creator of VS Code. It\u2019s so essential for Python developers\u2019 productivity that VS Code will automatically suggest that you install it right after opening your first <\/span>.py<\/code> file<\/span>.<\/p>\n

[Read: Meet the 4 scale-ups using data to save the planet<\/span><\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

But why do I need it if I already have syntax highlighting? This extension is a powerhouse of functionality when it comes to working with Python. It provides functionalities like:<\/p>\n