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.

Links:

• Brett Cannon on Changelog
• John Wick
• Ballerina
• Frank Willison Award
• Python extension for VS Code
• episode 117 : How IDEs can make software testing easier - Paul Everitt
• User and Workspace Settings
• virtual environments
• Testing Python in VS Code
• pydevd
• Jump to Cursor in Feb VS Code Python blog