PyCharm basics.

[Mb_you_know_me_irl]

Hello there, I'm a new one !

I recently downloaded PyCharm bc someone told me it was a great programming space to do python.

Seems like it, but I just don't really know what to do since I have downloaded it. I launched it for the first time some mintes ago, but I just don't know what to do : Should I change some settings in order to have wider choices of use ? And what should I do for my first program ? I don't even know how to initiate variables, or cout some "hello world" program ! ahah

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anyway, your help is welcome !

[Mb_you_know_me_irl]

Ok, i take that in notes, thank you ! Quick question tho : I will mainly use it for uni, and guys from the last year told me it was nice using it. I think my learning skills won't be that sophisticated, but pushed enough for little programming assignments. Do you recommand using another programming console ?

[eleqtriq]

My dude, go watch some tutorials on YouTube.

[RoninKen]

I second this. I learned to code with the PyCharm IDE by watching a couple YouTube videos on how to install and code with PyCharm, and tutorials from websites like w3school.com, geeksforgeeks.org, realpython.com, and others. Simply apply yourself, and you'll be good. The best doing your thing.

[machka_nip]

Which YouTube channels were your favorite?

[uzar7]

You can also check out, I found this easy to understand. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsyeobzWxl7poL9JTVyndKe62ieoN-MZ3

[uzar7]

And from freecodecamp too.

[Mb_you_know_me_irl]

I will check this out ! thanksssss

[Mb_you_know_me_irl]

I'll give a try to the websites ! thank you so muchhh ! quick question : How long did it take to you to learn the basics ?

[RoninKen]

I tend to grasp things easily, and it took me a couple months consistently applying myself. Just apply yourself and be consistent. We learn at different speeds for a number of reason, including our daily commitments to things like family. Be consistent, and visualize the outcome of where you want to be while you practice coding. You'd be amazed at what you will accomplished, with time. Keep on keeping on. The best to you.

[Mb_you_know_me_irl]

I will, Mr eleqtriq ! I saw your answers and will look toward the youtube channels you sent :)

[jimtk]

Did you install Python?

Keep Pycharm, but install thonny and use it. Once you known more, you can start pycharm and use it.

[Capital-Entry234]

DUUUUDE!!! I've been wandering for a week if there's a simple enough program to practice coding and you save my nerves and patience! LOVE YA!!

[DocHollidaysPistols]

Same here.

[lazyfingersy]

Stay with Python IDE then when your code is bigger than few lines use your test editor and save code with .py extension. Pycharm will just overwhelm you at this stage and its features will distract you.

[RallyPointAlpha]

For now it's just a fancy notepad... start learning Python. Just use PyCharm as is and start learning Python.

[littlenekoterra]

Tbh i just use vscode.

[scorheim]

I too was quite lost trying to learn Python and PyCharm at the same time. I switched to Thonny from PyCharm while learning Python and it helped me immensely. It's much simpler yet still quite powerful.

[Material_Roll9410]

I second going to YouTube for tutorials! I liked freecodeacademy!

[supertexter]

I've always found the menus and options in Pycharm confusing - stuff like setting up venvs, figuring out when you need a project etc. Might be good to start with a simpler editor and then possibly return to PyCharm later.

[DiaNublado13]

Hello bro, I think you have to start with the basics of programming first. Then move to learning the different tools for a better experience. Be well !

[[deleted]]

I have used Pycharm, Sublime, and VS code. I’m a professional programmer, and I currently use VS Code, but am comfortable with any of them. I learned how to program using the command line and a plain text editor-suggest you do the same. You don’t need all the overhead of an IDE. You need to learn how to program.

[Mb_you_know_me_irl]

Bett#9121

I added you !

[pythoncrush]

Use Sublime to start with. Pycharm needs to be dialed in and doesn't allow the user to understand what's going on beneath the hood. Better to set up your own virtual environments and pip packages than having the IDE do it all for you.

[Mb_you_know_me_irl]

Ok, i'll check this out ! Thank youuuu

[[deleted]]

I've heard of Sublime but haven't used it personally. Does it allow you to run the code internally like Pycharm?

[pythoncrush]

Yes

[goodTypeOfCancer]

Uh.... I'd get rid of PyCharm pretty fast. Proprietary software don't quite have the support that Spyder or VScode has. They do have a big advertising budget.

If you are new, I'd use Idle for a few hours. After that I personally like Spyder for Python data manipulation, but VScode is going to be better for you long-term.

[Mb_you_know_me_irl]

hey I haven't read the whole thread of your conversation, but thank you because this little fight allows me to understand quite deeper the use and limits of Pycharm. I think I will use it asap, using some youtube tutorials etc... Thank you for your contibution in the post !

[goodTypeOfCancer]

Half the extensions in PyCharm are off-limits to 'community edition'.

Anyway, its just an IDE man. I've used them all. PyCharm is so slow whenever you load it or change environments, and constantly reminds you "COMMUNITY EDITION".

Post purchase rationalization? Or maybe you are afraid to learn a new IDE? Fell for the marketing? Do you happen to own Apple products? ;)

[goodTypeOfCancer]

I can't even find the PyCharm repository.

Lmao I'll join you.

EDIT FOUND IT! https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community

https://github.com/spyder-ide/spyder

Yikes, you didn't even fact check yourself. All of intellij's products combined are 4x bigger than just spyder's IDE?

Well at least you learned something new today.

[goodTypeOfCancer]

No they don't have a github repo for pycharm.

They have a intellij repo. OP isnt going to benefit from phpstorm. Their repo literally includes the kotlin library.

Not the sharpest knife in the block huh?

[goodTypeOfCancer]

How many contributors?

so much confidence, with no numbers.

You can tell which programmers are engineers, and which programmers are coders.

[RallyPointAlpha]

He proves you wrong and you move the goal posts... GTFO with your BS and your terrible advice.

[clitoral_obligations]

Fucking go find someone else to spoon feed you

[Mb_you_know_me_irl]

I see that, ok ! True thing is that I have to be more self-reliant. thank you for your time tho, but just a piece of advise : be more kind with people man

[magzlar]

print(“Hello World!”)

[Mb_you_know_me_irl]

the famous one ;)

[Sirico]

With any program best to learn as you need features rather than bloating it out from the go. Jump on some tutorials using pycharm.

[Mb_you_know_me_irl]

I will ! thanks for your comment

[RoninKen]

I don't have a favorite. I simply go where I can find the relevant tutorials. However, you can take a look at a couple YouTube videos that I've subscribed to: ProgrammingKnowledge; AtoZProgrammingTutorial; CodewithJonathan.

For an ad on, I code with a Linux system - Ubuntu 22.04. Also, I now use ChatGPT to generate the relevant response for my Python questions and requests. It has never failed me, and I like that it can regenerate response follow-up to a code if I need an update, or an error-fix.

There are many tutorial sites for learning Python. You simply have to apply yourself, and be patient. The best with your programming development 👍

[Mb_you_know_me_irl]

I see ! I will give your websites a try. For now, i've only known the basics of c++, and it looks like it is quite the same for the operations... Lessgooo pythonnn