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IDLE is Python's Tkinter-based Integrated DeveLopment Environment.
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IDLE emphasizes a lightweight, clean design with a simple user interface.
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Although it is suitable for beginners, even advanced users will find that
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IDLE has everything they really need to develop pure Python code.
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IDLE features a multi-window text editor with multiple undo, Python colorizing,
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and many other capabilities, e.g. smart indent, call tips, and autocompletion.
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The editor has comprehensive search functions, including searching through
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multiple files. Class browsers and path browsers provide fast access to
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code objects from a top level viewpoint without dealing with code folding.
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There is a Python Shell window which features colorizing and command recall.
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IDLE executes Python code in a separate process, which is restarted for each
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Run (F5) initiated from an editor window. The environment can also be
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restarted from the Shell window without restarting IDLE.
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This enhancement has often been requested, and is now finally available. The
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magic "reload/import *" incantations are no longer required when editing and
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testing a module two or three steps down the import chain.
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(Personal firewall software may warn about the connection IDLE makes to its
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subprocess using this computer's internal loopback interface. This connection
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is not visible on any external interface and no data is sent to or received
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from the Internet.)
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It is possible to interrupt tightly looping user code, even on Windows.
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Applications which cannot support subprocesses and/or sockets can still run
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IDLE in a single process.
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IDLE has an integrated debugger with stepping, persistent breakpoints, and call
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stack visibility.
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There is a GUI configuration manager which makes it easy to select fonts,
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colors, keybindings, and startup options. This facility includes a feature
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which allows the user to specify additional help sources, either locally or on
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the web.
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IDLE is coded in 100% pure Python, using the Tkinter GUI toolkit (Tk/Tcl)
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and is cross-platform, working on Unix, Mac, and Windows.
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IDLE accepts command line arguments. Try idle -h to see the options.
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If you find bugs or have suggestions, let us know about them by using the
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Python Bug Tracker:
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http://sourceforge.net/projects/python
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Patches are always appreciated at the Python Patch Tracker, and change
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requests should be posted to the RFE Tracker.
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For further details and links, read the Help files and check the IDLE home
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page at
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http://www.python.org/idle/
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There is a mail list for IDLE: idle-dev@python.org. You can join at
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http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/idle-dev
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