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Python IDLE for Beginners
January 16, 2024

Python IDLE for Beginners

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 2 out of 10
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Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Python IDLE

I started using Python IDLE in my first days as a programmer, however as time went by I realized that it is more oriented towards user learning and becoming familiar with the language. Currently I just use it for fast testing small functions or sample scripts but that's it. I feel the interface is too basic for doing more complex tasks.
  • Easy to use
  • Good debugging highlights
  • Fast
  • Doesn't consume too much computer resources
  • Better configurable interface
  • More advanced 3rd party packages
Since it comes built in with Windows when Python is installed I would say that it's more focused for people who are starting to get into the Python world and don't need to install or configure more complex IDLE's for taking the basic courses about Python. I would not [use] IDLE in production because it's too basic and too simplistic. There are more complete ones available.