Python IDLE

Python IDLE

Python IDLE

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9
We use Python IDLE for machine learning and AI projects at our organization. To perform analysis on health data and for decision making …
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Engineer in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 501-1000 employees
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Not for the advanced user

7
Python IDLE is used by some people as the IDE for python interpreter in a Windows environment. We don't use it department wide, as it has …

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Gabriel Krahn | TrustRadius Reviewer
Gabriel Krahn
Analista de Suporte de Sistemas
T-Systems do Brasil (Computer Software, 10,001+ employees)
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Engineer in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 501-1000 employees

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What is Python IDLE?

Python's IDLE is the integrated development environment (IDE) and learning platform for Python.

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  • No setup fee

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  • Premium Consulting / Integration Services

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What is Python IDLE?

Python's IDLE is the integrated development environment (IDE) and learning platform for Python.

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What is Python IDLE?

Python's IDLE is the integrated development environment (IDE) and learning platform for Python.

What are Python IDLE's top competitors?

Oracle SQL Developer are common alternatives for Python IDLE.

Who uses Python IDLE?

The most common users of Python IDLE are from Enterprises and the Information Technology & Services industry.

Reviews and Ratings

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Ratings

Likelihood to Recommend (5)

8.4
84%

Usability (1)

10.0
100%

Support Rating (1)

8.0
80%

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May 10, 2021

Run Python scripts with no hassle with IDLE

Gabriel Krahn | TrustRadius Reviewer
Gabriel Krahn
Analista de Suporte de Sistemas
T-Systems do Brasil (Computer Software, 10,001+ employees)
Score 9 out of 10
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Verified User
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use IDLE to test and run small scripts in Python when we don't want to open bigger IDEs such as Pycharm or Visual Studio (for example, calling simple internal scripts). We use it mainly in our own machines rather than running it on a server, so few users in the organization are using it.

Pros and Cons

  • Simple to use.
  • Fast
  • Friendly interface (for someone who knows how to use it).
  • It's a simple environment so for me there is no room for improvement. It does what it needs to do.

Likelihood to Recommend

IDLE is a good option to run small scripts directly on the console, and that's it. It is a good exit when you don't want or need to open a proper IDE like Pycharm.
January 29, 2021

Python IDLE - quick insights

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 501-1000 employees
Score 9 out of 10
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Python IDLE for machine learning and AI projects at our organization. To perform analysis on health data and for decision making like whether a health center has to get an award or not based on their annual data reported, we perform some predictive analysis and make decisions.

Pros and Cons

  • Firstly, I would say Python IDLE interface is user friendly.
  • Easy to learn for the beginners.
  • Syntax highlighting is nice features.
  • Smart indent helps a lot.
  • Debugging could be more advanced.
  • Can have more data science packages.
  • Output features can be better.

Likelihood to Recommend

It is really helpful for the teams who have beginners to phyton as it can help to perform better by using several inbuilt options.
January 05, 2021

Python IDLE--for basic stats analysis and model development

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Yaxian Xie
BIE
Amazon (Retail, 10,001+ employees)
Score 7 out of 10
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I think it depends on users. I prefer Python IDLE for machine learning model development. It's widely used across science teams for ML solutions in production as it's well integrated with most production systems and AWS tools. Also, it is used as the default tool for machine learning university internally.



Pros and Cons

  • User friendly for basic stats analysis
  • Well-developed packages for ML development
  • Well integrated with production system
  • More user-friendly tutorials
  • Easier output format
  • Quick intro guide to new features

Likelihood to Recommend

I prefer to use Python IDLE for basic stats analysis and model development. The codes can be directly integrated with production systems and AWS tools. I think Python IDLE could provide more user-friendly tutorials or quick intros for new features as well as ML-related functions or packages for ML model development.
December 31, 2020

Not for the advanced user

MM
Mohammad Mahmud
Data Scientist
Siemens Healthineers (Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1001-5000 employees)
Score 7 out of 10
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Python IDLE is used by some people as the IDE for python interpreter in a Windows environment. We don't use it department wide, as it has only basic functionalities in my opinion. Python IDLE is used mainly for writing simple scripts, which are used mainly for text processing and data cleanup purposes.

Pros and Cons

  • GUI interface
  • Has scope matching
  • Debugging facilities can be integrated
  • Too simplistic
  • Could not find source revision management integration support
  • Only basic debugging is available
  • Does not have data-science-specific notebooks (but can be installed separately)

Likelihood to Recommend

  1. Python IDLE comes built-in if Python is installed in the Windows operating system. In this regard, it is already there and does not require downloading and installing any additional IDE. However, the functionalities are rather basic compared to more advanced IDEs like PyCharm. So I was using this IDLE initially when I was getting myself familiar with Python.
  2. I do not use Python IDLE for data science projects, as I find that it lacks some crucial features that are more geared toward the intermediate or advanced level of programmers.
November 14, 2020

Review for Python IDLE

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José Javier Dominguez Reina
Jefe de Proyecto
Sadesi (Telecommunications, 201-500 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope

In the Python IDLE development environment, I am using it personally to carry out small developments or to migrate scripts made in shell to Python, to improve its performance and take advantage of the advantages of Python over sh / bash.
These scripts are for automating department, peer, or personal tasks.
I am using this IDE as it has an educational part that makes programming easier and allows you to debug.

Pros and Cons

  • The best thing is the debug that incorporates.
  • Friendly graphic environment.
  • Provide keyword auto-fill.
  • Color the command syntax automatically.
  • Very configurable.
  • Too minimalist GUI.
  • It does not allow associating several code files to a development project.
  • It does not have plugins.

Likelihood to Recommend

I rate it a 10 because I have few colleagues who know Python and this editor is a very good starter.
It makes the language learning curve fast and Python programming friendly because it is a very simple editor that "helps" you to program.
This is because it has self-help syntax, colors / marks keywords or variables or autocomplete them.
Furthermore, the editor is similar to any edit on any operating system.

Support Rating

8
Python IDLE support is what the community can give you. As it is free software, it does not have support provided by the manufacturer or by third-parties.
In any case, for most of the problems that normal users can find, the solution, or alternatives, can be found quickly online.
As this IDE is made in Python, the support is the same group of Python developers.