What version of Python should you use? At the time of writing, the newest version of Python is Python 3.9.1. This provides a number of bug fixes over previous versions and some security updates.

Microsoft is rolling out a new Python Environments extension in VS Code, now reaching 20% of stable channel users. The tool ...

Microsoft updates its Python extension for VS Code with fixes for two security flaws and easier interpreter selection.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Python 2.x was supposed to be long gone by now. Instead, it's getting security fixes to keep legacy users current.