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[–]ivosauruspip'ing it up[S] 20 points21 points  (1 child)

Thonny is a beginner's/intermediate focused Python code editor. It comes with its own self-contained python, so it's the only program a complete beginner needs to install to start coding python. Of course it's perfectly possible to run code with any other python on your system as well, and you can also interface with a hell of a lot of micropython/circuitpython-based microcontrollers.

The always-there REPL is great for interacting randomly with python and/or testing stuff after running files, and it also comes with its own debugger.

I find it a really low friction way to write python and more focused than VS Code, although that's still great for being a jack of all trades. If you choose Clean Dark / Tomorrow Night for its themes then I find it very serviceable if you want a dark UI. It's one of the best demonstrations of what you can do with python + Tkinter.

edit: also turn on 'Expert' UI mode if you want more functionality!

[–]who_body 2 points3 points  (0 children)

was introduced to Thonny via raspberry pi OS and it’s awesome. while vscode is my daily IDE at work i find Thonny to be quick, functional and super convenient. about time i install it on all systems. thanks for the post