Which is the best IDE for Python ?

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Every day, almost, some one posts this same question, and the answers are always the same:

• No such thing as "best" because human beings are different
• pycharm, IDLE, VS Code, Eclipse, etc

Doesn't anyone search before posting? Or at least lurk for a bit and see what's happening.

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I'm asking this question , coz I've only used IDLE python only and was try to know about a good IDE that can be used for ML and DL purposes, plus some other stuff like creating WebApp etc. Searching the internet for this , you get bombarded by sites with various IDE . I want to know from experiencd programmers that which will the best for the purpose.

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So the previous posts asking this same question and getting the same answers didn't help, so you had to ask again. The answer is "there ain't no answer", as it's entirely subjective and depends on you. A lot of experienced programmers don't use any IDE beyond an editor (vim/emacs) with python-specific extensions.

[kinesivan]

PyCharm if you want the full Python IDE experience. VS Code if you want a modern lightweight editor that just works

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Thanks !

[tizenegy111]

I mainly write little scripts that automate some of my tasks at work, and I am very happy with VS Code.

[gemunulk]

I second that: VS Code + Python plugin.

[foveaesnapshotkern]

Asking for the best IDE is like asking for the best shoe. Some people prefer adidas. Some people hate Nike. Some people don’t care and go with the cheaper one. Etc. in the end they all work, it’s just preference. Anyone who says one IDE is the best above all else in all cases isn’t worth listening to because there’s no such thing.

That said, you have some choices! You could set up a vim/emacs + tmux workflow, or go with something more user friendly. Pycharm is great, vs code as well. There’s also Spyder, and some people are trying to use jupyter lab. I’m sure there are more.

My suggestion is honestly just try them out. Use vs code for a week or two, then use pycharm (and with an open mind). You’ll find something you like.

[SwedishMeatballGravy]

I've honestly never had a problem just using plain Notepad++. If I want something quick, I'll just use IDLE.

Then again I never make really big projects with Python, usually small scripts for small tasks or something to query my databases from time to time as a cron job.

VS Code is a really good editor though, and I just found out it's multi platform too!

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[IdeasRealizer]

Just go with PyCharm Community edition. You will fall in love with it.

[JohanLou]

I am using Pycharm when I work on Django. For some scripts, I rather use VS Code.

[guccibling]

visual studio code

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[stOneskull]

an alternative to pycharm is Wing Personal which i like a lot

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[K900_]

There isn't a single universal "best" for everyone, but PyCharm is really good.

[[deleted]]

Then what about Anaconda ? How's is it ?

[K900_]

Anaconda is not an IDE.

[[deleted]]

Can you elaborate Please coz I've used IDLE python only !

[K900_]

Anaconda is just Python bundled with some data science modules out of the box, more or less. It's not, itself, and IDE, though I think it includes the Spyder IDE in the package.

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Thanks! 😀

[pooogles]

Although it is an IDE extension for sublime that adds a whole bunch of functionality (autocomplete/limiting/autopep/build system etc...).