Python IDE

I came across Python Tools For Visual Studio(PTVS) and it makes debugging Python scripts in Visual Studio very simple. You can even do mixed-language Python and C++ debugging.

More Links:

• Python Tools for Visual Studio
• One of Microsoft’s Best-Kept Secrets - Python Tools for Visual Studio (PTVS)

• Debugging

• Setup PythonNet in PTVS
• Python Builds for 32/64 including PyhtonNet
• Cuda in Python and Excel

Python(NumPy) / R / Matlab Reference Cheatsheet Amazing - translation of commands between languages!!!

There is similar environment for Java Script:

• Node.js Tools for Visual Studio
• Introducing node.js Tools for Visual Studio

More Visual Studio goodies:

• CoffeeScript, Sass and LESS support for Visual Studio and ASP.NET with the Mindscape Web Workbench
• Visual Studio Programmer Themes Gallery
• Simultaneous Editing for Visual Studio with the free MultiEdit extension
• How to change the default browser in Visual Studio programmatically with PowerShell and possibly poke yourself in the eye