Overview
Python is one of the most popular programming languages, and there are various Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) for developing Python programs. In this tutorial, we will look at some popular IDEs.
What is IDE?
Python can be run from a Graphical User Interface environment like IDE. An Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is software for building software applications that consists of several developer tools integrated into a single
GUI application. ( Graphical User Interface). Some of the tools are:
- Source Code Editor
- Build Tools
- Debugger
- Plugins, etc.
Popular Python IDEs
IDEs can greatly enhance productivity working with Python code. Some of the top Python IDEs are as follows:
- IDLE
- PyCharm
- PyDev ( Eclipse)
- Spyder
- Atom
- Eric
- Wing IDE
Python IDLE
Python IDLE (Integrated Development and Learning Environment) is an integrated development environment for Python that comes along with standard Python installation. The IDE is simple and lightweight.
It offers several benefits like Interactive Interpreter, Syntax Highlighting, Debugger, etc. IDLE is recommended for beginners in Python programming due to its simplicity and ease of use.
PyCharm
PyCharm is a Python IDE created by JetBrains, the company behind the popular IntelliJ IDEA IDE. PyCharm is a popular Python IDE offering intelligent code completion, on-the-fly error checking, a powerful debugger, and Django web development support.
PyCharm is suited for any developer who wishes to create software applications in Python, like web applications, data science applications, or even just a simple Python script.
PyDev Plugin
The PyDev is a Python IDE for Eclipse. It was developed in 2003 and made open-source in 2009. Eclipse, an open-source IDE, supports Python development with the PyDev plugin. It has debugging, code analysis, and refactoring features.
Spyder
Spyder is an open-source IDE particularly suited for scientific programming in Python. It is designed by and for scientists, engineers, and data analysts. It features a unique combination of advanced editing, analysis, debugging, and profiling functionality of a comprehensive development tool with data exploration, interactive execution, deep inspection, and beautiful visualization capabilities of a scientific package.
The steps for installing Spyder IDe on Windows are listed here.
Eric
Eric Python IDE is another IDE designed for Python, and it’s named after Monty Python’s Eric Idle. It’s a full-featured Python editor and IDE written in Python. It is based on the cross-platform Qt GUI toolkit, integrating the highly flexible Scintilla editor control.
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