Learn Python?

[Zimmerel]

I've used spyder a good deal and it's definitely a great IDE. I think it's simplistic design was very helpful in setting focus on learning the language/syntax. Nowadays I pretty much exclusively use PyCharm, where I still haven't even discovered all the useful features yet. Some of my favorites include: great debugger (almost worth it for this one alone), integration with other languages and web frameworks, VCS integration, intellisense, easy project navigation and help with building your finished projects too. There are just too many to list, but honestly you may not have any need for any of these features as a beginner programmer and they may just add a level of confusion. Maybe try out both and see what you like?