When it comes to portability, Python is a clear winner. VBA code can be version-dependent. Besides, the VBA code written for Excel on Windows might not work on Excel for Mac.

You're taking a new programming class this fall, and you don't know anything about code. Python is taught widely in schools, and it's one of the most loved programming languages because it's simple.

Python developers using Visual Studio Code are getting an AI-assisted boost from the editor's IntelliCode extension, just released in a preview.