IDLE vs. µVision IDE vs. Visual Studio vs. dotData Comparison Chart

IDLE is Python’s Integrated Development and Learning Environment. IDLE has the following features: - coded in 100% pure Python, using the tkinter GUI toolkit - cross-platform: works mostly the same on Windows, Unix, and macOS - Python shell window (interactive interpreter) with colorizing of code input, output, and error messages - multi-window text editor with multiple undo, Python colorizing, smart indent, call tips, auto completion, and other features - search within any window, replace within editor windows, and search through multiple files (grep) - debugger with persistent breakpoints, stepping, and viewing of global and local namespaces - configuration, browsers, and other dialogs

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