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FastX vs ptpython

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

FastX

FastX

Science & Education

FastX is a software for sequence analysis and data quality control. It can process FASTA and FASTQ files to trim sequences, filter reads by quality or length, collapse or expand paired-end reads, and convert between formats.

sequence-analysisquality-controlfastafastq
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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