Overview of Python IDEs and Code Editors
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Install a Python IDE
An Integrated Desktop Environment (IDE) is a software application for programming. In addition to simple text editing they have all kind of features such as syntax highlighting, code completion, tabs, a class browser and many more.
Online Python Interpreters
The online interpreters may not work for everything but will work for most of the beginner tutorials. I recommend using a desktop IDE or the official Python interpreter.
Overview of IDEs (You only need one)
| IDE | Author | Platform | Description | Price | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyCharm | Jetbrains | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux/UNIX | Python IDE. Features including: code completion, code inspections, on-the-fly error highlighting and quick-fixes | € 89 / 1st year.($ 97.90) | Download PyCharm |
| Atom (+script plugin) | GitHub | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux/UNIX | Python IDE. You need to download the script plugin after installing Atom. | Free. | Download Atom. |
| Pythonista | omz:software | Apple iOS (iPhone, iPad) | Features include: Syntax highlighting, code completion, interactive prompt, standard and iOS modules. | € 9. ($ 9.90) | Download Pythonista. |
| Eclipse with PyDev | Aleks Totic | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux/UNIX | Features include: Syntax highlighting, code refactoring, graphical debugging and more. | Free | Download |
| Eric Python IDE | Detlev Offenbach | Windows, Linux/UNIX | Features include: Syntax highlighting, autocompletion, class browser and more. | Free | Download |
| Wing IDE | Wingware | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux/UNIX | Features: Syntax highlighting, auto completion, refactoring, unit testing and version control. | $45 to $245 per user / license. | Download |
| Komodo IDE | Komodo | Windows, Mac OS X, Linux/UNIX | Features: Syntax highlighting, documentation browser, run code in-line, quick bookmarks and more. | € 40 to € 223. ($99 to $295). | Download |
| Repl.it | Amjad Masad, Haya Odeh, Faris Masad and Max Shawabkeh. | Web | Python interpreter | Free | Run Online |
| Ideone | Ideone | Web | Python interpreter | Free | Run Online |
| Codepad | Steven Hazel | Web | Python interpreter | Free | Run Online |
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