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iTerm2 vs ptpython

A side-by-side look at iTerm2 and ptpython. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

iTerm2

iTerm2

Os & Utilities

iTerm2 is a popular open-source terminal emulator for macOS. It has more features than the built-in Terminal app, like split panes, search, autocorrect, mouseless copy/paste, profiles and themes, and more.

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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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