Python, Pylance, and Jupyter extensions for Visual Studio Code have been released in April 2025.
Enhancements include improved Python development using Copilot and Notebooks, support for editable installs, a faster and more reliable diagnostic experience, and the ability to pass custom Node.js arguments to Pylance.
Copilot now supports editing and creating Jupyter notebooks, while Pylance supports import paths for packages installed in editable mode.
The release also includes faster diagnostics and the option to customize Node.js arguments.