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(R)?ex vs ptpython

A side-by-side look at (R)?ex and ptpython. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

(R)?ex

(R)?ex

Development

(R)?ex is a powerful text editor for Windows that combines an efficient code editor with an easy-to-use formatting word processor. It has customizable syntax highlighting and code folding, regex support, macros and plugins.

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ptpython

ptpython

Development

ptpython is an advanced Python REPL (read-evaluate-print loop). It offers features like syntax highlighting, autocompletion, multiline editing, and vim/emacs key bindings. It aims to provide a rich interactive environment for Python programmers.

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