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(Introduction mentioning how one of python's greatest features is its extendability)
Additional Python Software[edit | edit source]
Python.org contains a central repository of all associated python software at the Cheese Shop.
Python Editors[edit | edit source]
If you feel that the standard text editor is a bit too simplistic, you might try looking into an IDE or other text editing program for editing your Python code. Python.org has a section of the Cheese Shop dedicated to Python Editors.
Idle[edit | edit source]
Idle: The standard IDE included with every download of Python in the Tools/idle subdirectory.
Platforms[edit | edit source]
All OSes
Installing[edit | edit source]
- Windows and OS X: It's already installed! Just go to your (PythonDirectory)/Tools/idle
- Linux: Please see the instructions for your distribution.
PyDev[edit | edit source]
PyDev: A Python IDE requiring the Eclipse platform.
Platforms[edit | edit source]
All OSes
Installing[edit | edit source]
- Install Eclipse.
- Start Eclipse.
- Use Eclipse's update manager, found in the tool bar under "Help" -> "Software Updates" -> "Find and Install". Select "Search for New Features", and add http://pydev.sf.net/updates/ as a "New Remote Site" and let Eclipse do the rest. Eclipse will now check for any updates to PyDEV when it searches for updates.
Eric[edit | edit source]
Eric: A standalone Python IDE.
Platforms[edit | edit source]
Linux, FreeBSD, Windows (can someone verify that this doesn't work in OS X?)
Installing[edit | edit source]
- Compile from source, or download a prepackaged version for your distribution.
A Quick Introduction to IDLE[edit | edit source]
TODO.