I have a limit of 30-45 dollars to buy an editor (with Python support, obviously) . Here's what I would like. Customizable syntax highlighting (like the kind in Notepad++). Auto indent, so it autmatically indents 4 spaces after a ':' character. Good code completetion. A built in IDE. Preferably like IDLE. I don't know what I should get. Suggestions would be appreciated.
AutoPython 5 Junior Poster
leegeorg07
I use Aptana, its a free web dev tool but you can install a python plugin
Ene Uran 638 Posting Virtuoso
The only one that comes to mind is the Wing IDE from:
http://wingide.com/wingide
There might be a trial version you can test drive.
lewashby 56 Junior Poster
lllllIllIlllI 178 Veteran Poster
I tried wing IDE personally, i got the personal version. Though i do not use it any more, it actually wasn't nearly as good as it looked like it would be.
Now i just use Netbeans with a python plugin, it works a charm :)
AutoPython 5 Junior Poster
I found the editor Sublime Text. It's amazing! I might consider buying it after 30 days. It's 60 dollars but it would definitely be worth it. I used to use Netbeans, which was very nice. But this looks so much better, it's so much simpler. It's code completion isn't really good. But it's simplicity and look takes that out of perspective. If you do try it out I suggest using the COBALT color scheme. Looks very nice.
Ene Uran 638 Posting Virtuoso
I tried Netbeans and found it very awkward, especially for Python code. I have Windows and mostly use PyScripter. I can run code initially from memory and don't have to make a project out of it.
lrh9 95 Posting Whiz in Training
If it interests you, I think that the code for Python's IDLE is available in the Python library. If it is, you can edit it to your liking.
AutoPython 5 Junior Poster
I'm not very experienced in Tkinter. But thanks for the suggestion anyway.
I tried Netbeans and found it very awkward, especially for Python code. I have Windows and mostly use PyScripter. I can run code initially from memory and don't have to make a project out of it.
That's because it doesn't let you make normal files :/. Other then that it rocked! But again, right now I'm trying the 30 day trial of sublime text, it's totally awesome! It supports all the major languages and little ones. I highly recommend some of you try it.
leegeorg07
Hey, if you do buy the license, would you mind dropping me the serial, seeing as it gives you unlimited users. Thanks if you do, no worries if you don't :)
ffs82defxp 0 Junior Poster in Training
Yeah, IDEs like notepad++ lack the auto-indent feature. I'm also looking for an IDE but unfortunately I'm kind of broke..so I guess IDLE works for me for now.
snippsat 661 Master Poster
Yeah, IDEs like notepad++ lack the auto-indent feature
Try pyscripter has a lot off useful feature and off course auto-indent.
http://code.google.com/p/pyscripter/
ffs82defxp 0 Junior Poster in Training
Try pyscripter has a lot off useful feature and off course auto-indent.
http://code.google.com/p/pyscripter/
Yeah, i googled that when I saw the post earlier, and..IDK, i don't like it much..:/
I like sublime text alot though o.o
msprayb 0 Newbie Poster
I have a limit of 30-45 dollars to buy an editor (with Python support, obviously) . Here's what I would like. Customizable syntax highlighting (like the kind in Notepad++). Auto indent, so it autmatically indents 4 spaces after a ':' character. Good code completetion. A built in IDE. Preferably like IDLE. I don't know what I should get. Suggestions would be appreciated.
Try Eclipse from Galileo there you can pull in pydev and write Python programs.
AutoPython 5 Junior Poster
I couldn't get it to work :/. I am starting to learn the D (programming language) right now, and I found an awesome IDE for that, SkyIDE. So right now if I need a Python IDE I will stick with Sublime text.
Hey, if you do buy the license, would you mind dropping me the serial, seeing as it gives you unlimited users. Thanks if you do, no worries if you don't
That would be unethical :/. It allows you to use it as many times as you want but it says to use it for only 1 person.
ffs82defxp 0 Junior Poster in Training
Yeah, sublime text is perfect except for 2 features.
1. It doesn't run your program at all like IDLE does.
2. It doesn't give you a menu list of things you can fill in for like for modules.
Stefano Mtangoo 455 Senior Poster
@Thompson,
May be you need to go back to yur wing and update it. It is being updated and tweaked and now it is better! I have it and is the default IDE for my project. I really recommend it. It is worth a price.
I'm thinking of getting pro version in future ;)
AutoPython 5 Junior Poster
What really annoys me is how some IDEs have really bad color syntax highlighting. I just can't stand it. I also hate the really old and gray look.
Stefano Mtangoo 455 Senior Poster
What really annoys me is how some IDEs have really bad color syntax highlighting. I just can't stand it. I also hate the really old and gray look.
Not with the improved Wing IDE. It is best in syntax highlighting and code completion without forgetting debugger. It have many themes If you don't like windows/Linux's default
Don't take me at my word. Just download trial version and test Yourself. I use Personal Ed.
Gribouillis 1,391 Programming Explorer Team Colleague
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