What is PyCharm?
An integrated development environment (IDE) facilitates computer programmers by integrating fundamental tools (e.g., code editor, compiler, and debugger) into a single software package. Users do not need to install the language’s compiler/interpreter on their machines; an IDE provides the environment itself.
PyCharm is a dedicated IDE for Python. It incorporates some state of the art features and is currently available in two editions:
- professional (paid)
- community (unpaid)
Features
The following are some noteworthy features of PyCharm:
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It inspects code to highlight errors, provides code completion facilities, and does a PEP8 quality audit.
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It refactors code in an intelligent way.
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It provides an integrated SSH terminal as well as Docker integration.
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It integrates with ShellCheck to check bash files.
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It offers support for frameworks like Django and Google App Engine.
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It supports a multitude of packages like Numpy and Scikit-learn.
Some pros and cons of using Pycharm are:
Pros
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It has a free edition.
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It has a graphical user interface and is easy to use.
Cons
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It takes time to load.
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It is memory intensive.
Getting started
Pycharm can be installed on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux. For more details, visit the official website.
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