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Etoys vs ptpython

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

Etoys

Etoys

Education & Reference

Etoys is an open source visual programming environment and media-rich authoring tool designed for education. It allows users, especially children, to program interactive media like simulations, animations, and games easily by snapping together visual blocks.

visual-programmingeducationsimulationanimationgames
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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