Python Visual Studio extension doesn't show errors

Question

I'm used to use VS to code C++ and Eclipse to code python but lately I have tried VS for both languages.

I found something very difficult to understand that while VS autocompletes it doesn't warn you about errors before runtime.

There is no warning regarding non existent variables or methods. I can't believe that VS does not warn about this kind of typical coding issues as it does for C++ code (as every IDE does).

What am I missing?

I tested this with VS2013 and VS2015.

I'm expecting something like:

Thanks

Answer 1

In order to get the python detailed IntelliSense support in VS2015 you have to install python tools for visual studio which provide the following:

1. CPython, PyPy, IronPython and more
2. Detailed IntelliSense
3. Interactive debugging
4. Integrated with Visual Studio features
5. Free and open-source

And the best thing, it's completely free.

Just download it from here:

https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/features/python-vs.aspx

I hope it supports your question.

Update after comment:

You just need to refresh the Database. It works for me. Check to make sure the environment options are set (specifically path variable to PYTHONPATH) and the DB is refreshed.

Sometimes Deleting the __init__.py file in my source root directory did the trick