What is DrPython?
DrPython is a free, lightweight, cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) and text editor designed specifically for the Python programming language. It includes the following key features:
- Syntax highlighting for Python code
- Smart auto-indent and auto-dedent
- Code completion and call tips
- Go to definition capability for imported modules/functions
- Integrated Python shell for testing code snippets
- Plugin architecture for extending functionality
- Class and function browsers
- Code refactoring tools
- Integrated debugger
Some of the advantages of DrPython over other Python IDEs are its small footprint (under 3MB download), quick start-up time, beginner-friendly interface, and portability across Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. It provides a fast and simple editing environment for writing and testing Python code, making it a good choice for students, educators, and hobbyist developers.
Microsoft Visual Studio, Apache NetBeans, Code::Blocks, Eclipse, Bloodshed Dev-C++, Microsoft Small Basic, Cevelop, React Studio, AvalonStudio, MPLAB X IDE, Komodo IDE, CodeLite, B4X are some alternatives to DrPython.