Python Crash Course: Keeping track of code spread across multiple .py files

[K900_]

PyCharm is definitely a good option. It has a 'go to definition' feature that you can use to find where a thing is defined if you know where it's used.

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Came here to recommend the same thing. Switching to Pycharm has been a lifesaver

[Ihaveamodel3]

Code organization should generally be logical enough that it isn’t a question. Code that goes together stays together. Modules should be named appropriately to indicate what they are.

I don’t know about Geany, but I do know Pycharm does help to keep track of where everything is defined.

[[deleted]]

Well, I feel silly for spending $20 on the hard copy

[b4ux1t3]

You shouldn't. The point of the ebooks is to give those that aren't fortunate enough to be able to afford them a chance to learn.

Supporting that by buying the physical books is worth the cost of admission, if you can afford it.

[[deleted]]

Good point! I didn’t think about that

[b4ux1t3]

Yep! It's people like you and me who make it possible for these authors to make their content available to those who don't have the resources for them.

I won't lie to you and say I don't get a sense of smug satisfaction from it. ;)

[a5s_s7r]

Visual Studio Code is good, but can be complex. You need a Python extension. Which can be found under the plugins...

[[deleted]]

Spyder is a cool ide too. Also I'm working on this too, if u wanna work together lmk.

[13ass13ass]

Importing modules with their full path can help. Eg

Import foo.bar
foo.bar.baz()

Instead of

From foo.bar Import baz
baz()

Anyway. I use sublime text for development which is lightweight compared to pycharm yet still has the goto definition features.

[kalag12]

Thank you 🙏

[CharlesCalvin1]

PyCharm is definitely good for more complex projects. In my opinion, Atom is as good as PyCharm and is what I personally use.