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IDLE
IDLE is the basic IDE for writing or developing Python programs/scripts
IDLE stands for Integrated Developing and Learning Environment
IDLE is specifically designed to use with Python
The IDLE GUI (graphical User Interface) application is automatically installed
along with the Python Interpreter during the Python installation. No need to
install it separately.
It provides good environment for writing small basic applications/programs
and it is not much suitable for developing very large and complex applications
and projects.
‘As a beginner you should always start with IDLE while learning or writing basic
simple Python script programs. Once after improving the Python basics you can
move to a more sophisticated IDE like PyCharm or Spyder or Eric for
developing complex Python programs or projects
Features of IDLE
1. IDLE is developed 100% in Python only.
2. it provides syntax highlighting by giving colours to different syntaxes
3. It is cross platform and works mostly the same in Windows, Linux, UNIX,
MAC OS etc.4. It also comes with Python shell window (interpreter interactive mode) by
providing colours to code input, output and errors, smart indent, auto code
completion and various other features.
5. It also comes with a debugger tool.
6. You can search for word or phrase within any window or replace within the
editor windows and also you can search through multiple files (using grep)
7. You can directly execute the python script from IDLE
IDLE has two main window types
1. The Python Shell window (Python interactive mode or interpreter mode)
2. The Editor window where you can type and write the Python scripts
It is possible to open multiple windows simultaneously