Duh! I'm now using Linux from my external HDD again.
Please suggest a good IDE for me
Thanks
Stefano Mtangoo 455 Senior Poster
Recommended Answers
Jump to PostIDLE will work with Linux and so will DrPython and Geany.
Jump to PostNot used netbeans for python, but for C++ and Java it rocks.
Eclipse in general is a bit more stable under linux than windows, but still eats lots of memory.
Jump to PostThanks guys! Installing netbeans now
Well, once you installed your 100M+ NetBeans IDE run this little test program, or should I say project.
name = raw_input("Enter your name: ") print nameNotice where the cursor ends up?
All 12 Replies
vegaseat 1,735 DaniWeb's Hypocrite Team Colleague
IDLE will work with Linux and so will DrPython and Geany.
Stefano Mtangoo 455 Senior Poster
IDLE will work with Linux and so will DrPython and Geany.
I don't remember to have tried Geany, how does it do?
How Fast is Eclipse/Pydev in Linux? Anyone using or have experience with PIDA?
Thanks Vega for good suggestions
ShadyTyrant 2 Junior Poster
I use Geany when I need a lightweight IDE. It is fantastic once you get it configured to your needs. I use it all the time. I also use Netbeans with python / jython plugins. When you need an integrated debugger, intelli-sence, and other features of industrial strength IDE I think Netbeans is the way to go.
jbennet 1,618 Most Valuable Poster Team Colleague Featured Poster
Not used netbeans for python, but for C++ and Java it rocks.
Eclipse in general is a bit more stable under linux than windows, but still eats lots of memory.
Stefano Mtangoo 455 Senior Poster
Thanks guys! Installing netbeans now
lllllIllIlllI 178 Veteran Poster
You could try Eric IDE, i never got around to installing it, but it always looked promising
http://eric-ide.python-projects.org/
vegaseat 1,735 DaniWeb's Hypocrite Team Colleague
Thanks guys! Installing netbeans now
Well, once you installed your 100M+ NetBeans IDE run this little test program, or should I say project.
name = raw_input("Enter your name: ")
print nameNotice where the cursor ends up?
ShadyTyrant 2 Junior Poster
Well, once you installed your 100M+ NetBeans IDE run this little test program, or should I say project.
name = raw_input("Enter your name: ") print nameNotice where the cursor ends up?
Not really sure what you mean by this?
Enter your name: ^Tyrant
TyrantThe cursor ends up at the ^ after the program ends. However the location of the cursor after the program ends is kind of irrelevant since you can no longer type in the output box anyways.
vegaseat 1,735 DaniWeb's Hypocrite Team Colleague
Not really sure what you mean by this?
Enter your name: ^Tyrant TyrantThe cursor ends up at the ^ after the program ends. However the location of the cursor after the program ends is kind of irrelevant since you can no longer type in the output box anyways.
In my version of Netbeans (6.7 for Windows) the cursor does not go to the output window, but remains in the code window. If the hour is late, and you don't catch it, you type in your name and it will be part of your code, screwing it up royally.
If I want to test a small piece of code, I have t make a project out of it. Also, it can take a coffee break's time waiting for NetBeans to fire up.
I hope our friend evstevemd will find out how to run versions 2 and 3 of Python selectably from NetBeans.
ShadyTyrant 2 Junior Poster
In my version of Netbeans (6.7 for Windows) the cursor does not go to the output window, but remains in the code window. If the hour is late, and you don't catch it, you type in your name and it will be part of your code, screwing it up royally.
If I want to test a small piece of code, I have t make a project out of it. Also, it can take a coffee break's time waiting for NetBeans to fire up.
I hope our friend evstevemd will find out how to run versions 2 and 3 of Python selectably from NetBeans.
Hmm thats odd, doesn't happen for me. I am on linux but who knows. For the small scripts / projects however I prefer Geany. For all the reasons you have just mentioned.
And just for fun:
In the toolbar > tools > Python Platforms > New > go to directory were python is installed at double click on the interpreter.
vegaseat 1,735 DaniWeb's Hypocrite Team Colleague
And just for fun:
In the toolbar > tools > Python Platforms > New > go to directory were python is installed at double click on the interpreter.
That worked when I went for Python 2.5.4, but it refuses to cooperate with Python 3.1.1 might just be the usual Windows stuff.
Stefano Mtangoo 455 Senior Poster
I hope our friend evstevemd will find out how to run versions 2 and 3 of Python selectably from NetBeans.
Nope! I'm not into 3 yet ;)
The Only thing that is hindering me, is a waited wxPython for 3. I have 2.6.4 installed.
Also I haven't decided Yet what to use as Python IDE. Netbeans is good at Java/PHP but I don't like to use it as PyIDE. I think it will be the last option. I still look for another IDE. My Favoriye is always wing but 101 version have no intellisense.
I will go for Wing IDE 101 if all other fails and try NB 6.8 too :)
IF onlly eclipse wasn't resource hunger, Pydev is mature
Be a part of the DaniWeb community
We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.