What is IDLE?

IDLE is a user-friendly Integrated Development and Learning Environment for Python, catering to both developers and learners.

Some of its standout features include:

- It is entirely built with pure Python and utilizes the tkinter GUI toolkit for its graphical interface.

- The environment is designed to be compatible across various platforms, ensuring that users experience uniformity whether they are on Windows, Unix, or macOS.

- A built-in Python shell window acts as an interactive interpreter, showcasing code input, output, and errors with distinct color coding for clarity.

- The multi-window text editor is equipped with an array of advanced features, including multiple undo capabilities, syntax highlighting for Python, smart indentation, call tips, auto-completion, and other tools that significantly boost coding efficiency.

- Users can easily search within any window, replace text in the editor, and execute searches across multiple files with functionalities akin to grep.

- The integrated debugger facilitates persistent breakpoints, step-through capabilities, and allows users to inspect both global and local namespaces for better code management.

- Additionally, IDLE offers various configuration options, browser functionalities, and dialog boxes to tailor the user experience to individual preferences.

Together, these features establish IDLE as an essential tool for anyone delving into Python programming, ensuring a smooth and efficient coding journey.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

Screenshots and Video

IDLE Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
Python
Date Founded:
1990
Company Website:
docs.python.org/3/library/idle.html

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Mac
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

IDLE Categories and Features

IDE Software

Code Completion
Compiler
Cross Platform Support
Debugger
Drag and Drop UI
Integrations and Plugins
Multi Language Support
Project Management
Text Editor / Code Editor