Python IDE

I'm currently using Pydev, an Eclipse plug-in for Python. You'll also need Eclipse.

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Original post by Trapper Zoid I'm currently using Pydev, an Eclipse plug-in for Python. You'll also need Eclipse.

Thanks , I'll give it a try.



Once again , thank you.

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Original post by Gawain22 Quote: Original post by Trapper Zoid I'm currently using Pydev, an Eclipse plug-in for Python. You'll also need Eclipse. Thanks , I'll give it a try. Would you happen to know if the "PyDev Extensions" plugin for PyDev is worth downloading? Once again , thank you.

I'm afraid not. I'm currently teaching myself the basics of Python, and grabbed Eclipse and PyDev simply because I wanted an IDE with Python formatting. I haven't worked on a project advanced enough to need worry about more advanced features.

This is also why I should clarify that I can't say authoritatively that Eclipse with PyDev is the "best" by any measure as I haven't done any comparisons. I'd be interested in what other people recommend.

Alright , thank you.

I am hoping it is compatible with Python 2.5.x. It says it works with 2.4.x and 2.3.x , but nothing about 2.5.x.

I've got Python 2.5.1 installed on my iMac right now, so I'm assuming it's fine. However I don't think I've done anything that's specific to Python 2.5.x.

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Original post by Trapper Zoid I've got Python 2.5.1 installed on my iMac right now, so I'm assuming it's fine. However I don't think I've done anything that's specific to Python 2.5.x.

Great! Thank you so much for your help. =)

For now I'll try Eclipse with the PyDev plugin , but if anyone else has any other useful IDEs that'd be great.

Thanks.

Best Python IDE I've used, but not free (or even really cheap anymore) is Active State Komodo IDE. I have 3.5 Personal Edition, which cost $35 but is no longer offered. Upgrading to 4.x will cost me $295, but it's much improved over the 3.x branch - the version control system integration, stability and debugging enhancements are worth the price of admission. JavaScript debugging support is pure gravy.

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Original post by Oluseyi Best Python IDE I've used, but not free (or even really cheap anymore) is Active State Komodo IDE. I have 3.5 Personal Edition, which cost $35 but is no longer offered. Upgrading to 4.x will cost me $295, but it's much improved over the 3.x branch - the version control system integration, stability and debugging enhancements are worth the price of admission. &#106avascript debugging support is pure gravy.

Thank you for the link ; that looks very good , but I don't have a spare $295 dollars to spend at the moment. Maybe when I learn more of the language I will upgrade to that one ........ it looks very nice.

The only other IDE I have seen that looks like something worth buying (for a reasonable price at this point in time) is the Wing IDE , and the personal edition is $35 , just like your version.


Wings IDE - Personal Edition

Has anyone used this IDE and would like to comment on it?

P.S. Oluseyi , I don't know if you know this , but I read on ActiveState's website that since you have the personal edition you can upgrade to 4.x for a cheaper price than $295.

Komodo IDE Upgrade Page

When using scripting languages like python, I prefer just to use a nice text editor with syntax highlighting, such as Notepad++

http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm

I highly recommend it. Extremely nice editor with support for many languages.

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Original post by Exershio When using scripting languages like python, I prefer just to use a nice text editor with syntax highlighting, such as Notepad++ http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm I highly recommend it. Extremely nice editor with support for many languages.

Alright , I'll try that one and compare it with the Wing IDE (just downloaded the trial for the Wing IDE and I am enjoying it so far).

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Original post by Oluseyi Best Python IDE I've used, but not free (or even really cheap anymore) is Active State Komodo IDE. I have 3.5 Personal Edition, which cost $35 but is no longer offered. Upgrading to 4.x will cost me $295, but it's much improved over the 3.x branch - the version control system integration, stability and debugging enhancements are worth the price of admission. &#106avascript debugging support is pure gravy.<!--QUOTE--></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE><!--/QUOTE--><!--ENDQUOTE--><br>Interesting. I also see they've got a free editor version (Komodo Edit) for both Windows and Mac, so I'll try that out to see what it's like. In your experience would you say the IDE is worth the money if you started get serious about Python development?<br></td></tr></table></blockquote>

In case you missed it, there is an IDE page on the Python wiki.

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Original post by Trapper Zoid I also see they've got a free editor version (Komodo Edit) for both Windows and Mac...

Good find! I didn't know about that :-)

Also check out Eric 4

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Original post by Trapper Zoid I've got Python 2.5.1 installed on my iMac right now, so I'm assuming it's fine. However I don't think I've done anything that's specific to Python 2.5.x.

If you are using a Mac, why don't you just use Xcode as your IDE?

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Original post by Cromulent Quote: Original post by Trapper Zoid I've got Python 2.5.1 installed on my iMac right now, so I'm assuming it's fine. However I don't think I've done anything that's specific to Python 2.5.x. If you are using a Mac, why don't you just use Xcode as your IDE?

Good question [smile]. I've been using Xcode for C++ stuff but I must have missed it had Python as one of the supported languages.

Stani's Python Editor is pretty good seeing as it's free. It's not as polished as a "real" IDE, and some of the features (like the debugger) aren't real well integrated together with the editor. I still like it enough to use it. The only other thing I use for Python development is Vim, which I use for smaller code bases or quick edits.

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Original post by Trapper Zoid Interesting. I also see they've got a free editor version (Komodo Edit) for both Windows and Mac, so I'll try that out to see what it's like. In your experience would you say the IDE is worth the money if you started get serious about Python development?

Absolutely. Integrated graphical debugger alone is worth the price of admission, especially if you're using Python in production environments.

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Original post by Trapper Zoid Quote: Original post by Cromulent Quote: Original post by Trapper Zoid I've got Python 2.5.1 installed on my iMac right now, so I'm assuming it's fine. However I don't think I've done anything that's specific to Python 2.5.x. If you are using a Mac, why don't you just use Xcode as your IDE? Good question [smile]. I've been using Xcode for C++ stuff but I must have missed it had Python as one of the supported languages.

Just as a FYI post, Xcode also supports Ruby if you ever get into that as well.

PyScripter is a fairly good free IDE, with an integrated graphical debugger.