Python Editor – IDLE
IDLE is a suggested python editor for beginners. It is the basic Python editor. I gets installed automatically with Python installation.
Full form of IDLE is Integrated Development Environment. It allows all the basic operations such as Edit, Run, Browse and Debugging of Python programs.
IDLE provides 2 modes –
- Interactive/ Shell Mode
- Script Mode
Both the modes are explained as follows –
Interactive/ Shell Mode
It is good for beginners. It provides Python shell prompt. Symbol for Python Shell prompt is >>> . Python statements can be given and executed directly at Python prompt.
Shell Mode with example screen is mentioned below –
Script Mode
Python commands/ statements can be written in a file and saved with .py extension, is called as Python script. Python script/ program which is a collection of Python commands can later be executed collectively at Python Interpreter.
Script Mode with example screen is given below –
To summarise, IDLE is very good editor to start and learn Python for beginners.
Video Explanation for Python IDLE editor can be accessed from here
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