PyDevelop IDE

As its name suggests, PyDevelop IDE is a reliable development tool designed to help you create scripts using the Python programming language. The application stands out thanks to its modern-looking and intuitive interface, as well as its code writing assisting functions.

Similarly to other programming environments, PyDevelop IDE offers you a comprehensive workspace, with numbered rows and syntax highlighter. The program allows you to speed up the code writing process thanks to its advanced autocomplete function.

For instance, it can automatically enter the paired symbol for any parenthesis, angled, curly, straight brackets or inverted commas. Similarly, it can autocomplete or offer suggestions for common commands and inserting snippets.

Defining snippets or code blocks is made easy with this application. Moreover, including these blocks into a script can also be accomplished through autocomplete function.

Intellisense is one of PyDevelop IDE’s notable functions and consists of an auto-complete drop down menu. It allows you to access a collection of snippets, to be used alternatively, simply by typing the first letter.

Other time-saving features include the auto-indentation and code formatting, which come in handy whenever you move onto a new line. The program can indent and format the code based on the project settings.

Code folding and line folding/expanding allow you to compress large blocks of code, such as classes/methods or comments, respectively.

PyDevelop IDE supports opening multiple projects in separate tabs and features secondary HTML and XML editors. Moreover, the program allows you to test your code before compiling it and features an integrated batch IDE function.

PyDevelop IDE allows you to debug, validate and compile the code using the integrated functions, but it also allows you to import external tools. For instance, you can import the compiler of your preference. The program allows you to export the code files as RTF or HTML files and start Windows Power Shell with one keystroke.