Ask HN: Best text editor for python?
I recently started learning Python. I have never programmed before this, and I am using a mac. I am using the book Learn Python the Hard Way, which recommended starting with Gedit, so that is what I am using right now. I don't really like the layout of Gedit, and I have noticed multiple bugs. I would like to switch to a different text editor soon. What do you recommend?
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I recommend the cross-platform Sublime Text editor. It's very similar to Textmate, providing basic features and syntax highlighting, while staying out of your way. With its plugins you can easily add additional features.
http://www.sublimetext.com
http://www.sublimetext.com
This - is totally the text editor I used to learn Python, now I'm using it for jQuery tutorials.
For an IDE suggestion, I'd vote for PyCharm once you're developing more complex stuff http://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/. Most worthwhile $100 I've ever spent when I compare the number of hours I'm on it with its purchase cost.
For an IDE suggestion, I'd vote for PyCharm once you're developing more complex stuff http://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/. Most worthwhile $100 I've ever spent when I compare the number of hours I'm on it with its purchase cost.
Sublime Text 2 is really great- it's even built on Python. If OP wants the frilly stuff, I recommend PyCharm http://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/
If you want a full blown IDE, WingIDE is, IMHO, the best IDE there is for Python. If you are looking for a text editor, vim is hard to beat if you are willing to put in the time to learn it, otherwise, I personally use Geany regularly.
Vim. It is challenging at first, but learning it will make you a better programmer.
Couldn't Agree More! MacVim download available here: http://goo.gl/SKUO
if looking for an IDE, you might want to give Ninja-IDE a try as well: http://ninja-ide.org/
Emacs
vim or pydev
I recently discovered the Spyder ide/debugger development environment. It is quite powerful and well featured.
Before that, Eric4.
Before that, Eric4.