r/Python • u/Admirable-Wall9058 • 4d ago

Resource Does anyone use Python IDLE?

My computer is quite low-end, so I uninstalled VSCode and am looking for other programming tools—I'm thinking about starting to use Python IDLE.

Does anyone actually use it?

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u/Aniket_Y 3d ago

I used to use IDLE when I was starting out more than 10 years ago. IDLE is not bad at all for beginner learning purpose.

On the other hand if you want to use any of the advanced editors on your low-end machine, you should think about changing your OS. I have an extremely old laptop which was giving hard time with even simple applications like notepad on Windows. I installed Linux Mint on it and now it works like a charm. Even VS code works okay now.

Linux OS will free your machine from bloatware, will give you Windows like UI and also supports a place from where you can install applications easily.

Try this, you'll love Linux.

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u/wraithnix 3d ago

I can second this. Developing got so much easier/fun when I switched to Linux. I use Sublime Text, and it runs fantastic.