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Should i install python or pycharm?What is the difference and which is better? I am using macbook. Pls suggest the best to me.

What is IDLE.Pls use simple words to tell me as I am just a beginner.

27th May 2020, 6:34 AM
xqqjohn
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PyCharm is a Python IDE, a program which allows you to write and run Python code. https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/ Since PyCharm comes with a built-in Python interpreter, you can directly install PyCharm and use it without the prerequisite of installing Python. In addition to the above, I see that you are new here. Remember to use the search bar for frequently asked questions, and try to keep threads on topic. https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/1706008/ https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/1733865/ https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/2223917/ https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/1721732/
27th May 2020, 6:43 AM
Hatsy Rei
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If you are beginner i suggest you official python idel because pycharm have autocomplete and that not good for beginner
27th May 2020, 7:57 PM
Abdelgayoom Adam
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IDLE is just an python IDE(integrated development environment), if you don't know what an IDE is then it is a application which consists of a code editor(where you write stuff), build automations(which builds your code), debugger(help you debug the code). Python on the other hand is a complete programming language in which you will write codes in text editors of these IDEs. Pycharm is just another python IDE. So In order to develop something, you would need both python and IDE(like pycharm) in your computer.
27th May 2020, 6:41 AM
Arsenic
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Actually what is python for.I am learning it bcos it is easy
27th May 2020, 6:42 AM
xqqjohn
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Python is programming language. It is the language that you will use in order to communicate with your computer.
27th May 2020, 6:43 AM
Arsenic
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xqqjohn although you should have used another question thread for it but I will answer that for now:- Data science is a field in which you study large amount of data and analyse it to search for some kind of patterns and reach to a certain conclusion. On the other hand Computer science is a field which is more inclined to programming and building stuff using our skills. For more information go here👇 https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/technology/blog/computer-science-vs-data-science/
27th May 2020, 6:51 AM
Arsenic
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PYCHARM..... It has so good features AUTO COMPLETION👌👌👌 Helps you make your code faster But it's a bit difficult to install packages in pycharm
27th May 2020, 6:53 AM
Namit Jain
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Is installing python the same Kiibo Ghayal
27th May 2020, 6:40 AM
xqqjohn
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As a matter of fact, you should install both as both are two different things. Python = A high-level programming language Pycharm = IDE where you write you python codes or a place to run python codes Pycharm has an inbuilt python interpreter that runs python codes.
27th May 2020, 10:54 AM
BENJAMIN LIMBU SUBBA
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Pycharm is a editor for python and python is well.. python
28th May 2020, 2:15 AM
Mason Arb
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I'm beginner and I've used pycharm but now when I've started to learn other languages, I tough maybe I should learn visual studio code, since you can do everything there. I've liked it so far, might not be Best solution but I like Vss.
28th May 2020, 5:14 PM
Niko Viskari
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Install both, pycharm is an IDLE that allows you create, edit and run python codes, Python is a programming language, installing it makes it possible to access the python environment from your command(cmd) terminal There are other IDLE as well, Vscode, Notepad ++
28th May 2020, 6:03 PM
Tega Somuvie
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What is Python Launcher
28th May 2020, 6:09 PM
xqqjohn
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May I know what is data science and computer science. I am quite confused about that
27th May 2020, 6:45 AM
xqqjohn
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pycharm is a useful application for every os except mac it does not support some of the libraries and is more complicated for beginners. Overall i would start with IDLE
29th May 2020, 4:16 AM
Seaver Olson