IDLE Description

IDLE serves as Python's Integrated Development and Learning Environment, providing a user-friendly platform for developers and learners alike.

It boasts several notable features:

- Entirely crafted in pure Python and leverages the tkinter GUI toolkit for its interface.

- Offers cross-platform compatibility, ensuring a consistent experience across Windows, Unix, and macOS operating systems.

- Includes a Python shell window that functions as an interactive interpreter, complete with color coding for code input, output, and error notifications.

- Features a multi-window text editor equipped with advanced functionalities such as multiple undo options, syntax highlighting for Python, smart indentation, call tips, auto-completion, and additional tools to enhance coding efficiency.

- Allows users to perform searches within any window, replace text directly in editor windows, and conduct searches across multiple files with a grep-like capability.

- Comes with a debugger that offers persistent breakpoints, step-through functionality, and the ability to inspect both global and local namespaces.

- Provides configuration options, browsers, and various other dialog boxes to customize the user experience further.

All these features combine to make IDLE an invaluable tool for anyone looking to develop in Python.

Pricing

Pricing Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Yes

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Company Details

Company:
Python
Year Founded:
1990
Website:
docs.python.org/3/library/idle.html

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Product Details

Platforms
Windows
Mac
Linux
Types of Training
Training Docs

IDLE Features and Options

IDE Software

Code Completion
Compiler
Cross Platform Support
Debugger
Drag and Drop UI
Integrations and Plugins
Multi Language Support
Project Management
Text Editor / Code Editor

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