In this guide we will see about the various code editors for the python . A code editor is basically used to write the code and run that code . Let's see all those code editors that we use in development of various python programs . All the editors mentioned below are available on Windows , Linux and Mac .
- IDLE : It is Python's most common code editor . When you install python , it is also by default installed. It's full form is Integrated Development and Learning Environment . It is beginner friendly and free of cost as well . It is best code editor for the beginners , however it is not compatible for the big projects .
- Visual Studio Code : It is an open source IDE (Integrated Development Environment ) developed by the Microsoft . It is free of cost . You can work in this very easily . It is mostly preferred by the programmers .
- PyCharm : PyCharm is created for both (Beginner and Professional ) type of programmers. It is developed by the JetBrains . It has two editions Community and Professional . Community edition is free for all while Professional is paid .
- Atom : It is an open source editor which is developed by the GitHub . It is highly customizable .
- Jupyter Notebook : Jupyter Notebook is a free , open source , interactive web tool known as a computational notebook . It is mostly preferred by the programmers .
Key :
1. Beginner : IDLE
2. Professional : Visual Studio Code
We will be working on IDLE , you can also use Visual Studio Code .