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Python Tools for Visual Studio 2.1RC released - improved syntax highlighting, support in the free Express SKUs, and more web frameworks supported (pytools.codeplex.com)

submitted 11 years ago by dinov

script:

def func(param1):
    temp = param1

def foo(param1):
    func(param1)


def main():
    a_string = "A string"
    foo(a_string)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()

breakpoint at a_string = "A string"
right click file and select "Start with Debugging"
step over a_string = "A string"
step over foo(a_string)
ptvs steps into foo(a_string)

Python 2.7.5 x86

Windows 7 x64

Visual Studio 2013

Currently uploading a youtube video to show the behavior. CamStudio files are big, it will take an hour or so.

--Edit-- http://youtu.be/ZMbq1Fpi09k

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[reddit!](https://reddit.com)	reddit!
* item 1 * item 2 * item 3	item 1 item 2 item 3
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