If the python extension fails to load only in the vsix case, the smoke test will still pass as it doesn't use the VSIX output to run the test. I believe Don's new UI tests could be used instead to verify this doesn't happen anymore.
If the python extension fails to load only in the vsix case, the smoke test will still pass as it doesn't use the VSIX output to run the test.
I believe Don's new UI tests could be used instead to verify this doesn't happen anymore.