Become proficient and efficient with Visual Studio Code and learn how to integrate all your external tools! Visual Studio Code for Python Programmers helps Python developers become not just familiar, but productive in Visual Studio Code. To start, you’ll find the steps for installing Visual Studio Code on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms, along with an introduction to the editing features of the workspace. Coverage of more advanced functionality includes managing source code, debugging, unit testing, and Jupyter Notebook support. The book finishes with a walk-through of real-world projects which utilize Visual Studio Code features introduced in the book. For developers, the choice of an editor is a very personal one. You have idiosyncratic needs and wants that are unique to you as a developer. This book will help you learn how to customize Visual Studio Code to meet your needs and Python development workflow. Introduces you to the features of the Visual Studio Code workspace and how those features can be customized Demonstrates how Visual Studio Code allows you to choose your structure according to your needs Covers editing code in Python, including syntax highlighting, code completion, object definition, refactoring, and code navigation Describes Git integration and how to perform common Git functions (commits, checkouts, branches, and merges) from within Visual Studio Code Highlights debugging features for Python developers A final section on Real World Applications will step you through several examples (and features integration with Django, Flask, Jupyter Notebook, Docker, and Azure), so you can hit the ground running with Visual Studio Code.

Redefine your software development experience by understanding the extensive features and rich functionalities offered by Visual Studio Code Key FeaturesLeverage the power of the free, cross-platform, and highly customizable code editor to build modern web and cloud applicationsEdit, debug and deploy on Microsoft Azure with Visual Studio CodeLearn how to customize features and install a wide variety of third-party extensionsBook Description Microsoft Visual Studio Code is a powerful, lightweight code editor for modern web and cloud development. It is a source code editor that can be used with a variety of programming languages, which works on multiple platforms such as Linux, Windows, and macOS. This book provides extensive coverage of the tools, functionalities, and extensions available within the VS Code environment that will help you build multi-platform apps with ease. You’ll start with the installation of VS Code and learn about various tools and features that are essential for development. Progressing through the chapters, you'll explore the user interface while understanding tips and tricks for increasing productivity. Next, you’ll delve into VS Code extensions and discover how they can make life easier for developers. Later, the book shows you how to develop a sample application with different programming languages, tools, and runtimes to display how VS code can be used effectively for development, before helping you get to grips with source code version management and deployment on Azure with VS Code. Finally, you’ll build on your skills by focusing on remote development with VS Code. By the end of this book, you’ll have the knowledge you need to use Visual Studio Code as your primary tool for software development. What you will learnExplore various editing, formatting, and navigational features of VS CodeUnderstand how to add, delete, and configure extensions in VS CodeDevelop web APIs using Node.js, Java, and Python in VS CodeDevelop background service in .NET Core and explore DaprDelve into debugging techniques such as breakpoints, log points, and data inspectionUse Git with Azure DevOps to share and synchronize code with VS CodeCreate custom extensions in VS Code to increase developer productivityUnderstand the concepts of remote development using VS CodeWho this book is for This book is for software developers, web developers and polyglot programmers, who are working with any language or framework such as Python, Java, Node.js, or .NET and are looking to learn how they can create multi-platform, microservices based, cloud-native applications while effectively using Visual Studio Code for editing, debugging, version management and deployment. Basic software development skills are a must to grasp the concepts covered in this book.

Supercharge your Python skills: Build stunning apps using Visual Studio Code KEY FEATURES ● Effectively use VS Code for designing efficient Python programs. ● Learn to develop applications and master the concepts of Python. ● Master the popular VS Code and the most popular programming language Python. DESCRIPTION Python is the most user-friendly programming language, and with VS Code, coding becomes even easier. VS Code is a code editor that supports tasks like debugging and version control. This book will help readers enhance basic programming skills, create efficient Python applications with ease, and skip lengthy learning hours for smart development. Utilize the capabilities of Visual Studio Code with this book. From setting up the environment to developing Python applications, this book will help you explore various aspects of Visual Studio Code. Go in-depth with advanced topics like building desktop databases, mastering algorithms, and creating multi-threading applications. The readers will learn to create a Jupyter Dashboard, edit Jupyter Notebooks, master Tkinter GUI, and develop Flask web applications. Explore container work in Azure for a complete understanding of using VS Code in diverse development scenarios. By the end of this book, the readers will become self-reliant coding experts by creating smart solutions. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Set up and configure Visual Studio Code for Python development. ● Use top extensions in Visual Studio Code to enhance productivity. ● Design advanced algorithms and build multi-threading applications. ● Master GUI development with Tkinter and build Flask-based web applications. ● Work with containers in Azure for deployment. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for developers who may not have prior experience with Python programming, but want to learn Python programming through Visual Studio Code editor for Python development. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to VS Code 2. Setting up the Environment 3. Top Extensions in VS Code for Python 4. Developing Visualizing Python App in VS Code 5. Developing Desktop Application using Database 6. Advanced Algorithm Design 7. Building Multithreading Application 8. Building an Interactive Dashboard using Jupyter Notebook 9. Editing and Debugging Jupyter Notebook 10. Mastering Tkinter GUI Capabilities using VS Code 11. Developing Flask-based Web Applications 12. Working with Containers in Azure

Use Visual Studio Code to write and debug code quickly and efficiently on any platform, for any device, using any programming language, and on the operating system of your choice. Visual Studio Code is an open source and cross-platform development tool that focuses on code editing across a variety of development scenarios, including web, mobile, and cloud development. Visual Studio Code Distilled teaches you how to be immediately productive with Visual Studio Code, from the basics to some of the more complex topics. You will learn how to work on individual code files, complete projects, and come away with an understanding of advanced code-editing features that will help you focus on productivity, and source code collaboration with Git. What You'll Learn Comprehend Visual Studio Code in a way that is not just theory or a list of features, but an approach driven by developer tasks and needs Understand integrated support for team collaboration with Git for executing and debugging code, and the many ways you can extend and customize VS Code Debug code on multiple platforms though real-world guidance, such as working under corporate networks Expand your coding intelligence from web to mobile to the cloud, and even artificial intelligence Acquire valuable tips, tricks, and suggestions from hard-earned, real-world experience to be more productive Who This Book Is For All developers (including JavaScript, Java, NodeJS), not just those with a Microsoft background, who will benefit from learning and using VS code as a cross-platform and cross-language tool.

Become a Python programmer–and have fun doing it! Start writing software that solves real problems, even if you have absolutely no programming experience! This friendly, easy, full-color book puts you in total control of your own learning, empowering you to build unique and useful programs. Microsoft has completely reinvented the beginning programmer’s tutorial, reflecting deep research into how today’s beginners learn, and why other books fall short. Begin to Code with Python is packed with innovations, from its “Snaps” prebuilt operations to its “Make Something Happen” projects. Whether you’re a total beginner or you’ve tried before, this guide will put the power, excitement, and fun of programming where it belongs: in your hands! Easy, friendly, and you’re in control! Learn how to... Get, install, and use powerful free tools to create modern Python programs Learn key concepts from 170 sample programs, and use them to jumpstart your own Discover exactly what happens when a program runs Approach program development with a professional perspective Learn the core elements of the Python language Build more complex software with classes, methods, and objects Organize programs so they’re easy to build and improve Capture and respond to user input Store and manipulate many types of real-world data Define custom data types to solve specific problems Create interactive games that are fun to play Build modern web and cloud-based applications Use pre-built libraries to quickly create powerful software Get code samples, including complete apps, at: https://aka.ms/BegintoCodePython/downloads About This Book For absolute beginners who’ve never written a line of code For anyone who’s been frustrated with other beginning programming books or courses For people who’ve started out with other languages and now want to learn Python Works with Windows PC, Apple Mac, Linux PC, or Raspberry Pi Includes mapping of MTA exam objectives that are covered in this book, as well as an appendix with further explanation of some of the topics on the exam

Expert guidance on using Visual Studio Code for editing and debugging your web development projects Visual Studio Code, a free, open source, cross-compatible source code editor, is one of the most popular choices for web developers. It is fast, lightweight, customizable, and contains built-in support for JavaScript, Typescript, and Node.js extensions for other languages, including C++, Python, and PHP. Features such as debugging capability, embedded Git control, syntax highlighting, code snippets, and IntelliSense intelligent code completion support—several of which set it apart from the competition—help make Visual Studio Code an impressive, out-of-the-box solution. Visual Studio Code: End-to-End Editing and Debugging Tools for Web Developers helps readers to become familiar with and productive in Visual Studio Code. This up-to-date guide covers all of the essential components of the software, including the editing features of the workspace, advanced functionality such as code refactoring and key binding, and integration with Grunt, Gulp, NPM, and other external tools. New users, experienced developers, and those considering moving from another developer tool will benefit from this book’s detailed, yet easy-to-follow information on Visual Studio Code. This book: Teaches readers how to use Visual Studio Code to do full-stack development Explains the steps to install Visual Studio Code on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms Provides a foundation for non-users considering moving to Visual Studio Code Helps current users expand their knowledge of the tool and its available extensions Describes how to open a .NET Core project and get end-to-end execution and debugging functionality Visual Studio Code: End-to-End Editing and Debugging Tools for Web Developers is an invaluable guide for both professional and hobbyist web developers seeking immediately-useful information on Visual Studio Code.

Become a C# programmer—and have fun doing it! Start writing software that solves real problems, even if you have absolutely no programming experience! This friendly, easy, full-color book puts you in total control of your own learning, empowering you to build unique and useful programs. Microsoft has completely reinvented the beginning programmer’s tutorial, reflecting deep research into how today’s beginners learn, and why other books fall short. Begin to Code with C# is packed with innovations, from its “Snaps” prebuilt operations to its “Make Something Happen” projects. Whether you’re a total beginner or you’ve tried before, this guide will put the power, excitement, and fun of programming where it belongs: in your hands! Easy, friendly, and you’re in control! Learn how to... • Get the free tools you need to create modern programs • Work with 150 sample programs that illustrate important concepts • Use the sample programs as starting points for your own programs • Explore exactly what happens when a program runs • Approach program development with a professional perspective • Use powerful productivity shortcuts built into Microsoft Visual Studio • Master classes, interfaces, methods, and other essential concepts • Organize programs so they’re easy to construct and improve • Capture and respond to user input • Store and manipulate many types of real-world data • Create interactive games that are fun to play • Build modern interfaces your users will love • Test and debug your code—and avoid problems in the first place

"I don't even feel like I've scratched the surface of what I can do with Python" With Python Tricks: The Book you'll discover Python's best practices and the power of beautiful & Pythonic code with simple examples and a step-by-step narrative. You'll get one step closer to mastering Python, so you can write beautiful and idiomatic code that comes to you naturally. Learning the ins and outs of Python is difficult-and with this book you'll be able to focus on the practical skills that really matter. Discover the "hidden gold" in Python's standard library and start writing clean and Pythonic code today. Who Should Read This Book: If you're wondering which lesser known parts in Python you should know about, you'll get a roadmap with this book. Discover cool (yet practical!) Python tricks and blow your coworkers' minds in your next code review. If you've got experience with legacy versions of Python, the book will get you up to speed with modern patterns and features introduced in Python 3 and backported to Python 2. If you've worked with other programming languages and you want to get up to speed with Python, you'll pick up the idioms and practical tips you need to become a confident and effective Pythonista. If you want to make Python your own and learn how to write clean and Pythonic code, you'll discover best practices and little-known tricks to round out your knowledge. What Python Developers Say About The Book: "I kept thinking that I wished I had access to a book like this when I started learning Python many years ago." - Mariatta Wijaya, Python Core Developer "This book makes you write better Python code!" - Bob Belderbos, Software Developer at Oracle "Far from being just a shallow collection of snippets, this book will leave the attentive reader with a deeper understanding of the inner workings of Python as well as an appreciation for its beauty." - Ben Felder, Pythonista "It's like having a seasoned tutor explaining, well, tricks!" - Daniel Meyer, Sr. Desktop Administrator at Tesla Inc.

Learn Visual Studio Code and implement its features in Python coding, debugging, linting, and overall project management. This book addresses custom scenarios for writing programs in Python frameworks, such as Django and Flask. The book starts with an introduction to Visual Studio Code followed by code editing in Python. Here, you will learn about the required extensions of Visual Studio Code to perform various functions such as linting and debugging in Python. Next, you will set up the environment and run your projects along with the support for Jupyter. You will also work with Python frameworks such as Django and go through data science specific-information and tutorials. Finally, you will learn how to integrate Azure for Python and how to use containers in Visual Studio Code. Optimizing Visual Studio Code for Python Development is your ticket to writing Python scripts with this versatile code editor. What You'll Learn Execute Flask development in Visual Studio Code for control over libraries used in an application Optimize Visual Studio Code to code faster and better Understand linting and debugging Python code in Visual Studio Code Work with Jupyter Notebooks in Visual Studio Code Who This Book Is For Python developers, beginners, and experts looking to master Visual Studio Code

This is a hands-on guide that provides exemplary coverage of all the features and concepts related to PTVS. The book is intended for developers who are aiming to enhance their productivity in Python projects with automation tools that Visual Studio provides for the .Net community. Some basic knowledge of Python programming is essential.