You can run python code in many ways. Listing the set of popular options below. I am assuming you have installed Anaconda for python on your system, hence all below options will be available.
- From command prompt
- IDLE
- Spyder IDE
- Pycharm IDE
- Jupyter Notebook
Command Prompt
- Open command prompt
- type python
- Python prompt (>>>) will appear
- Start typing your commands there
IDLE
This a a slightly better place to write python commands! This offers features like autocompletion of command and help for libraries.
- Type IDLE to find the program in the start menu
- Click on the IDLE icon
- A white window will appear with python prompt (>>>)
- Start typing your commands there
Spyder IDE
- Type Spyder to find the program in the start menu
- Click on the Spyder icon
- Spyder application will open
- Start typing your commands in the left side panel
- More information about navigating Spyder IDE can be found here
Pycharm IDE
- Type pycharm in the start menu to find the program
- Click on the pycharm icon
- A black window will open
- Start typing your commands in the left side panel
- More information about Pycharm can be found here
Jupyter Notebook
- Type ‘jupyter notebook’ in start menu to find the program
- Click on the jupyter notebook icon
- A black window will appear, which will start the server for jupyter on your localhost
- Jupyter notebook will open inside a browser with URL: “http://localhost:8888/tree”
- Click on the drop down on the right hand side called “New”
- Select “Python 3” from the drop down
- A new webpage will open as “Untitled”
- Start typing your commands in the cells.
- To execute the cells, use the “run” button from the top menu
- More information about Jupyter notebooks can be found here
Personally I prefer using Jupyter notebook among all these options. The reasons are easy code sharing, collaboration between team members, and cloud based development.
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