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CoolTerm vs ptpython

A side-by-side look at CoolTerm and ptpython. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

CoolTerm

CoolTerm

Development

CoolTerm is a simple serial port terminal application for macOS, Linux, and Windows. It allows users to connect to serial devices and send/receive data. Useful for debugging hardware or connecting to devices like microcontrollers.

serialterminalhardware-debugging
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.

replreadlineautocompletionsyntax-highlighting

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