Python Development Using Python Tools For Visual Studio

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1. Python Development Using Python Tools for Visual Studio Will Sams ASP .NET Developer (VB,C#) Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.
2. About Me • Current day job is writing & maintaining applications in .NET. • Fairly new to Python. • “There should be one—and preferably only one— obvious way to do it.” • I like rice.
3. Agenda • Editing Python in Visual Studio • Browsing Python in Visual Studio • Debugging Python in Visual Studio
4. Visual Studio • Productivity – Source code editing, code completion, code refactoring, build automation, integrated debugger, etc. • Extensible – Development environment & projects. • Code Management – Intuitive management of source projects. • Eye Candy
5. Python Tools For Visual Studio (PyTools) • Visual Studio is a Windows developer's best friend. • For a Python developer familiar with Visual Studio, PyTools is a Python developer's best friend.
6. What Does Pytools / Visual Studio Provide? • Syntax Highlighting • Tool tips (hovering will provide docstrings or parameter tips) • Outlining support • Navigation Bar • Go To Definition (F12) • Find All References (Shift-F12)
7. What Else Does Pytools / Visual Studio Provide? • Code Refactoring – Rename (Ctrl-R, Ctrl-R) – Extract method (Ctrl-R, Ctrl-M) • REPL window (Alt-I, Ctrl-E to move code to it) • Object browser (Ctrl-Alt-J) • Debugging Support (set breakpoints in left region, F5)
8. Profiling Support • Unfortunately, “pay to play” as profiling is not supported in the free versions of Visual Studio (integrated shell and express editions).
9. Summary Python Tools for Visual Studio turns Microsoft's IDE into a very good Python IDE.
10. Getting Started • Visual Studio 2010 Shell (Integrated) – http://www.microsoft.com/en- us/download/details.aspx?id=115 • Python Tools For Visual Studio – http://pytools.codeplex.com/ • Python Tools Walk-Through – http://bit.ly/T3YfdQ
11. Questions/Feedback