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I am running python on linux and am currently using vim for my single-file programs, and gedit for multi-file programs. I have seen development environments like eclipse and was basically wondering if there’s a similar thing on ubuntu designed for python.
Great question!
Personally I only use VIM, however, there are 2 great IDEs I can think of for Python development on Ubuntu (and many other Linux distros) one of which is Eclipse.
(1) So, Eclipse has a development suite plug-in for Python called PyDev. To get Eclipse on an Ubuntu machine you should just be able to type:
into a terminal, or use the software center. Once you have Eclipse, you will need to add the PyDev addon. This tutorial can help you with that, but basically all it consists of is entering the “Install new Software” menu and then linking the PyDev repo.
(2) Another great option is to use MonoDevelop! Monodev has a Python development suite that can be downloaded simply by entering
I would suggest trying both of these out to find which best suites your needs and wants as a Python developer.
For more information on these IDEs and more, here’s a great comprehensive, comparative list of IDEs with Python support.