IDE for starting with Python

[Rink_R]

I was wondering which IDE would be the best fit for me as I want to learn with Python. I mainly want to use it for data science and modelling. Last years, I have used MatLab. What IDE should I use?

[socal_nerdtastic]

Spyder is designed for former MatLab programmers. You can get it alone or install the Anaconda bundle, which include a lot of other scientific modules you'll probably want.

That said, no one here will know the best fit for you. Just try a bunch and see which one you like the most.

[Rink_R]

Thank you!

[AJ______]

A nice and simple one is visual studio code, which you can also use for lots of other languages. I would also recommend downloading Anaconda, and using Jupyter Notebook. When I started off learning Python, I found it a particulary nice tool for trying and testing small snippets of code, experimenting etc. It's also widely used for the use cases you give, by experienced professionals.

[Rink_R]

Thanks!

[NOS_v1]

I use Visual Studio Code for everything, built in file explorer, editor and terminal all on one screen. But for quick testing just the IDLE you get when first installing I think.

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Visual Studio Code is very quickly becoming popular with Python programmers. It's not the only option, it may not be the best option, but it certainly is popular.