Top picks for Python readers on InfoWorld Shiny for Python adds chat component for generative AI chatbots “Ooh, shiny!” indeed—use the LLM back end of your choice to spin up chatbots with ease.

Shiny for Python 1.0 launched this week with built-in chatbot functionality. The Chat() component is aimed at making it “easy to implement generative AI chatbots, powered by any large language model ...

Python isn’t just for data science or web apps — it’s a powerhouse for networking too. From socket programming to network scanning and security tools, Python empowers you to build, monitor, and ...

Microsoft has released version 1.100 – of its free source code editor Visual Studio Code, also known as April 2025 – after the development month. The release brings new features for GitHub Copilot ...

Microsoft has rolled out new Excel features for April 2026, expanding Copilot’s capabilities with multi-step editing plans, integrated Python support, and improved collaboration tools. Users can now ...