In the next section, we are going to create virtual environments with PyCharm, which is a Python IDE. But before doing that, we are going to discuss IDEs. An IDE is a software application that facilitates computer programmers with software development. IDEs present a single program where all the development is done. In connection with Python IDEs, two approaches can be found:
- General editors and IDEs with Python support
- Python-specific editors and IDEs
In the first category (general IDEs), some examples should be highlighted:
- Eclipse + PyDev
- Visual Studio + Python Tools for Visual Studio
- Atom + Python extension
In the second category, here are some Python-specific IDEs:
- PyCharm: One of the best full-featured, dedicated IDEs for Python. PyCharm installs quickly and easily on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms...