Question

I’m using Notepad++ for python development, and few days ago I found out about free Komodo Edit.

I need Pros and Cons for Python development between this two editors…

Answer 1

I have worked a bit with Python programming for Google App Engine, which I started out in Notepad++ and then recently shifted over to Komodo using two excellent startup tutorials – both of which are conveniently linked from this blog post (direct: here and here).

• Komodo supports the basic organization of your work into Projects, which Notepad++ does not (apart from physical folder organization).
• The custom commands toolbar is useful to keep track of numerous frequently-used commands and even link to URLs (like online documentation and the like).
• It has a working (if sometimes clunky) code-completion mechanism.

In short, it’s an IDE which provides all the benefits thereof.

Notepad++ is simpler, much MUCH faster to load, and does support some basic configurable run commands; it’s a fine choice if you like doing all your execution and debugging right in the commandline or Python shell. My advice is to try both!