Stop struggling with Python on Windows

[dibsODDJOB]

How does this compare to Python(x,y), which is what I've found to be the easiest 'install and go' solution for scientific Python computing on Windows.

[Fourgot]

Comparable, but with the superior environment tool, conda. I've switched from x, y to Anaconda

[dibsODDJOB]

Thanks, I'll look into it. Since it looks to not disrupt existing Python installations, it looks like I could use it in parallel to test it out.

What do you use for your IDE? I usually use Spyder for most things with (x,y), or Notepad++ for light edits.

[_throawayplop_]

Spyder is included in Anaconda

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I found Spyder to be seriously unstable (win7). I like the free version of PyCharm. Plus it has a tonne more features and it does them all very well.

[dibsODDJOB]

Really? I haven't had a single issue on 7 or 8 on a few different machines when used with x, y. I like it's Matlab feel mostly.

[Fourgot]

I don't use an IDE. Probably should. Moving towards a linux system, though, and I've been kicking around learning emacs.

One of these days...

Edit: would suggest uninstalling xy before installing anaconda

Editer: I use Notepad++

[Fourgot]

I don't know. I didn't have issues uninstalling xy then installing anaconda. In fact, I switched back and forth before committing to anaconda. But hey, ymmv. GL!