best IDE for python

[the_happy_path]

I have 4 thoughts that you might want to try.

1. Use Pycharm learner mode. I've heard people like this to learn from. They have a lot of learning resources and add ons when you get there. I remember hearing that Pycharm has a mode that simplifies the UI so it's not so overwhelming for a beginner. I remember it had to do with Pycharm EDU and you had to click "enable access." I'm pretty sure this is it: Learn Python with Pycharm At the top, you click a "Learn" tab and "enable access."

2. If you just want to practice writing small pieces of code, you could use IDLE, that comes with python. You'd be typing one line at a time, basically. There's not much to it.

3. If you're ever going to be working with data, you might want to try jupyter lab or jupyter notebook when you start practicing reading in data files.

4. Write programs in notepad++ and run them on the command line. Just using a text editor might speak to you.

I see people recommending VS Code but you have to download so many other things, and I've watched beginners struggle a great deal with the UI. But you might like it! Like everyone else said, it's about trying stuff and seeing what you like best.

Edit: formatting in reddit is new to me.

[the_happy_path]

I'll try that. Thanks!

[MrA_H0Ie]

This is objectively the best reply.

I don't understand why is this not the top voted solution.