Python Mania: Technology Corps Targeting the Open Source Community
Blog|by Leanne Bevan|1 October 2018

Python*, as stated in one of our previous blogs, is fast becoming one of the world’s most popular programming languages. So, it’s no wonder that some of the biggest technology corporations like Microsoft and Intel® Software are coming on board by tailoring their software to reach these avid coders.
Microsoft has recently launched their August 2018 Python* Extension for Visual Studio Code. In the release Microsoft has updated all users to the latest ptvsd (4.1.1) version of their Python* debugger, with better performance and stability. The new debug engine is built on top of the open source pydevd, which brings greater performance and support for third party libraries. Furthermore, remote debugging is now much easier as you can install any 4.x version of ptvsd and can even attach from the command line. The debugger now supports the logpoints feature that was added in the March version of VS Code. This feature enables you to add print statements without the need to stop execution. There are also some improvements to the Language Server Preview too.
Intel® Software has just released the latest version of their developer tools suite, Intel® Parallel Studio XE 2019. In this release Python* developers are now able to speed up machine learning through enabling new high-performance Python* optimisations with the Intel® Distribution for Python* and Intel® Data Analytics Acceleration Library (Intel® DAAL). Accelerated data analysis and scientific computing with the Intel® Distribution for Python* now integrate into the latest version of Intel® Parallel Studio XE.
Grey Matter is a Gold Microsoft Partner and an Intel Software Elite Reseller. If you have any questions about how the software above is licensed, the editions available or would like any additional information, please call +44 (0) 1364 654100 or email [email protected].
We are hosting a webinar on 30 April about how you can use parallelism and profiling to improve the performance of Python code. Find out more here.
Contact Grey Matter
If you have any questions or want some extra information, complete the form below and one of the team will be in touch ASAP. If you have a specific use case, please let us know and we'll help you find the right solution faster.
By submitting this form you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Website Terms of Use.
Leanne Bevan
Related News
From admin overload to efficiency: Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant in Software Development
Every line of code counts, and collaboration is key. Having the right tools can make all the difference. See how Adobe can streamline SDLC admin and document tasks.
JetBrains Qodana is now SOC 2 certified
JetBrains has furthered its commitment to security and privacy for its users by achieving SOC 2 certification for code quality platform, Qodana. What is SOC 2? SOC 2, or Systems and Organisation Controls 2, is a security framework by the...
Why your next software installation should be in the cloud
No doubt you’ve experienced the global pandemic’s impact on business. This impact continues to surface in both small and big ways, from evolving security threats to the lasting effects of remote and hybrid work. In response, many organisations like yours...
ESET launches integration with Wazuh
In a significant move to enhance cyber security capabilities, ESET’s announced its integration with Wazuh, a popular open-source security platform. This integration, launched on 14 April 2025, aims to provide you with seamless ingestion of data from ESET PROTECT, ESET...