Testing Support in VS Code's Python Extension

This chapter discusses the background and changes in testing support in VS Code's Python extension. The speakers talk about the distinct roles of VS Code, the extension, and the testing frameworks, the challenges of parsing output, and the decision to use a plugin system in PyTest for better integration. They also discuss their workflow for Python testing in VS Code, the implementation of error tolerant discovery, running tests in parallel, attaching the debugger, and the rollout process for their testing code and architecture. Lastly, they emphasize the importance of relying on issue reports and user feedback to ensure the extension is working as intended.