Just before Stack Overflow deemed Python the "fastest-growing major programming language," Microsoft conveniently detailed updates for using the language in the new Visual Studio 15.4 Preview 1. Even ...

Last year, dev favorite Rust was also No. 1, with Python and TypeScript tied at No. 2. This year, TypeScript clearly established itself in second place. "In 2020, TypeScript has surged in popularity, ...

The updated Python extension is available for download from Microsoft's Visual Studio Code (VS Code) marketplace, where it's currently the most popular programming language by a long mile.