topic Re: What do you use as a Python editor? in Python Questions

What do you use as a Python editor?

AdrianWelsh — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:18:39 GMT

I have seen lots of different IDE's for using Python and I wanted to ask the board what everyone prefers and why they chose what they chose.

Re: What do you use as a Python editor?

AdrianWelsh — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:18:51 GMT

I was using Pythonwin since I liked its interactive window. Though, I now use PyCharm . I find it's helpful with drop down intellisense like menus. Both of these are free so that is another plus.

And yes, Dan, I have seen this blog post: IDE's for Python

It's a great comprehensive list, though I would like to hear other's opinions on this board

Re: What do you use as a Python editor?

forestknutsen1 — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:34:29 GMT

I have been using PyCharm for sometime now.

Re: What do you use as a Python editor?

RebeccaStrauch__GISP — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:47:08 GMT

I like Python IDE for Python Developers - Wingware Python IDE

I use Wing Pro (reasonable price for work) but they also have a free version.

I started using several years ago after seeing it used for a demo at the dev summit, and now it's just what I'm familiar with. They have regular updates and excellent customer service if issues (usually respond within a few hours).

Re: What do you use as a Python editor?

DarrenWiens2 — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:55:08 GMT

I use PyScripter for no reason other than it's free and does everything I ask of it.

Re: What do you use as a Python editor?

DanPatterson_Retired — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 21:06:55 GMT

Pythonwin, PyScripter and Pythonista (windows, windows, iThingies)

Re: What do you use as a Python editor?

TiffanySelvidge1 — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 21:51:47 GMT

I am still just using Python Idle. I tried PyScripter but preferred the color-coding in Idle which made it easier to figure out what was going on.

I didn't even know about all the other editors people have mentioned. I will definitely be looking into them.

Re: What do you use as a Python editor?

DanPatterson_Retired — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 21:56:54 GMT

You can port over syntax highlighting colors to other editors if you want a standardized appearance between them.

I use a slightly different color scheme for my two windows versions since I am usually doing python 2.7.x on one, while python 3.x.x on the other. The colors are my key sometimes as to where I am

Re: What do you use as a Python editor?

TiffanySelvidge1 — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 22:08:47 GMT

Thanks Dan! Strangely enough it never occurred to me the colors could be modified beyond the themes. I like the idea of using different color schemes for each version.

Re: What do you use as a Python editor?

AdrianWelsh — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:23:10 GMT

Thanks for all the replies. PyScripter seems pretty useful! I will definitely be checking it out!

Re: What do you use as a Python editor?

StuartFletcher — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 23:04:15 GMT

That would be pretty much my reply also. I am using the dark theme, which fits in with my desktop theme:

PyScripter Dark Theme « Software And Architecture

I generally work only in python, that works for me, simple and effective. Pyscripter also has the advantage (if you need it) of being able to easily test against multiple environments if needed.

Another developer here works with multiple languages so he's going down the Eclipse path (one IDE to rule them all!) which apparently also works with Python:

PyDev