Install Python Libraries in Visual Studio Code Python libraries are pre-written collections of code designed to simplify programming by providing ready-made functions for specific tasks.

Although there is nothing special about code executing on a machine, when this code is executed is a significant detail from a security standpoint.

Devs unknowingly use “malicious” modules snuck into official Python repository Code packages available in PyPI contained modified installation scripts.

Microsoft's dev team responsible for the Python in Visual Studio Code experience announced that its extension now supports pre-release versions for the latest cutting-edge bits.