Updating tooling versions

Python

We always support the versions of Python supported upstream. Python also has an annual release cadence. That means every year we will be adding and removing support for a version of Python.

Adding Support

August

• Update CI to use the RC of the upcoming release as the newest version we support.
• Announce support.

October

• Announce support (again) for the newest version of Python.

Dropping Support

January following EOL

• Update CI for the oldest version we support.
• Update code in the extension to use more modern practices (e.g. pyupgrade)

TypeScript

We try to keep up with the latest stable release of TS that is supported by VS Code (which is almost always the latest stable release).

• Update .devDependencies.typescript in package.json
• Update tsconfig.json to use newer features

Node

We always try to keep pace with what VS Code ships with.

• Update .nvmrc
• Update .devDependencies."@types/node" in package.json
• Update the wiki page on coding requirements