Microsoft for Python developers

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Visual Studio Code

The lightweight, powerful and extensible editor, optimized for modern web and cloud applications.

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GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot uses AI to suggest entire functions in real-time, right from your editor. Work smarter.

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Azure

The cloud platform designed to help you bring new solutions to life.

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Python education

Unparalleled products and support for educators and students.

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Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

Access the power of Windows and Linux at the same time on a Windows machine.

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Python on Windows

Find the information and ideas you need to power your ingenuity.

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Data science

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Jupyter Notebooks VS Code

Work with Jupyter Notebooks in your VS Code editor seamlessly with native support.

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Data Wrangler VS Code

A code-centric data viewing and cleaning tool that is integrated into VS Code and VS Code Jupyter Notebooks.

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Azure Data Factory

Simplify hybrid data integration at enterprise scale.

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Azure Data Science Virtual Machines

End-to-End Data Science Workflow with rich pre-configured environment for training, education and enterprise solutions.

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Data Science for Beginners Video

Dive into practical data science skills in this Data Science for Beginners video series.

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Azure Data Manager for Energy Data Lab

Check out this GitHub repo with Data Science for engergy lab.

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Predict meteor showers by using Python and Visual Studio Code

Learn how to use concepts from machine learning to predict the occurrence of meteor showers (or Moon Goddess tears).

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Introduction to Python for space exploration

Get an introduction to the types of space exploration problems that Python and data science can influence.

AI and machine learning

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VS Code AI Toolkit

A VS Code extension that simplifies generative AI app development by bringing together cutting-edge AI development tools and models from Azure AI Foundry Catalog and other catalogs like Hugging Face.

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Azure ML for VS Code

Don't leave your VS Code editor when managing Azure Machine Learning resources, training models, debuging ML experiments and schema-based language support.

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Semantic Kernel

Semantic Kernel is a lightweight, open-source development kit that lets you easily build AI agents and integrate the latest AI models into your C#, Python, or Java codebase.

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GitHub Models

Newly announced pre-trained generative AI models that can be used for a variety of tasks, such as text generation, embeddings, and chat available through GitHub.

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Work with compute in Azure Machine Learning

Learn how to work with compute targets and environments in the Azure Machine Learning workspace.

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Build an AI web app using Python and Flask

Use Python, Flask, and Azure AI services to build a web app that incorporates AI.

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Introduction to Machine Learning

A high-level overview of machine learning for people with little or no knowledge of computer science and statistics.

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Designing and implementing a Microsoft Azure AI solution

Intended for software developers wanting to build AI infused applications that leverage Azure AI Services, Azure AI Search, and Azure OpenAI.

Python developer

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CosmosDB

Cosmos DB code gallery is your best source for patterns and content for Azure Cosmos DB.

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Python Azure

Get started with Python development running in the cloud with your Azure account using 12 months of free services.

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VS Code for Python

See how you can optimize your Python developer experience in VS Code with advanced IntelliSense, linting, debugging, unit testing and environment settings.

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Playwright

See how Playwright's cross-browser, cross-platform open source framework enables reliable end-to-end testing for modern Python web apps.

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Python Web Development on Windows

A step-by-step guide to get you started using Python for web development on Windows, using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

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Using GitHub Copilot with Python

GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer that offers autocomplete-style suggestions as you code in Python.

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Host a web application with Azure App Service

Azure App Service enables you to build and host web applications in the programming language of your choice without managing infrastructure.

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Designing and implementing cloud- native applications using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

Create a Python application using the NoSQL API and SDK for Azure Cosmos DB.

Teach and learn Python

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MakeCode

Learn by doing in the block-based MakeCode Arcade environment with Python!

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Educator Center

Dive deep into learning with interactive lessons, earn professional development hours, acquire certifications and find programs that help meet your goals.

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Student Hub

Learn how to get more done by engaging in interactive projects, self paced training, communities, and more.

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Teach computing skills with Visual Studio Code for Education

A free online computer science education platform that provides integrated curriculum and a sandbox coding environment for everyone.

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Python for Beginners

Over the course of a set of videos we're going to show you the ropes of Python development.

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Build Real World Applications with Python

Interested in learning to build apps in Python, that you can maintain? You will learn language syntax but also patterns for how to structure your app.

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Introduction to Python

Learn how to write a few lines of Python code, declare variables, and work with console input and output.

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Python Functions

The next step after using procedural code is to write modular software by using functions. Functions, from simple ones to multiple-argument ones, are useful in making code reusable.

Supercharge your developer toolkit

Azure Python SDK

A collection of libraries built to make it easier to use Azure services.

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Awesome AZD

An awesome list that curates content and templates for the Azure Developer CLI.

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Dev Containers

A full-featured development environment with a well-defined tool and runtime stack.

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Azure OpenAI Service

Build your own copilot and generative AI applications.

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Python blogs and articles

Insights, tips, and news for Python by Microsoft experts and MVPs.

Courtney Webster • October 4th 2024

Python in Visual Studio Code - October 2024 Release

We're excited to announce the October 2024 release of the Python and Jupyter extensions for Visual Studio Code! This release includes the following announcements: run Python tests with coverage, default Python problem matcher, and Python language server mode.
Microsoft Excel • September 16th 2024

Python in Excel

Python in Excel is now generally available for Windows users of Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise. Last August, in partnership with Anaconda, we introduced an exciting new addition to Excel by integrating Python, making it possible to seamlessly combine Python and Excel analytics within the same workbook, no setup required. Since then, we've brought the power of popular Python analytics libraries such as pandas, Matplotlib, and NLTK to countless Excel users.
Varun Dhawan • October 6th 2024

PostgreSQL 17 Preview on Azure Postgres Flexible Server

We recently announced the preview of PostgreSQL 17 on Azure Database for PostgreSQL - Flexible Server!

This release brings exciting new features like improved query performance, dynamic logical replication, enhanced JSON functions, and more—all backed by Azure's reliable managed services.
Chris Noring • October 4th 2024

What is Microsoft Entra (and why use it)?

Microsoft Entra is a family of identity and network access products designed to implement a Zero Trust security strategy. It is part of the Microsoft Security portfolio which also includes Microsoft Defender for cyberthreat protection and cloud security, Microsoft Sentinel for security information and event management (SIEM), Microsoft Purview for compliance, Microsoft Priva for privacy and Microsoft Intune for endpoint management.
Leo Yao • August 22nd 2024

Announcing the General Availability of the VS Code extension for Azure Machine Learning

Machine learning and artificial intelligence are transforming the world as we know it. With the power of data, you will have countless opportunities to create something new, unique, and exciting. Whether you are a seasoned data scientist or a curious beginner, you need a platform that can help you build, train, deploy, and manage your machine learning models with ease and efficiency.

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