{"id":3755,"date":"2023-10-08T12:27:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T12:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/?p=3755"},"modified":"2024-10-11T01:00:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T01:00:14","slug":"python-ide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-ide\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Python IDE: Comparing the best options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this article, we will explore the features and functionality of the best Python IDEs, its benefits, and how it can be used to improve productivity and source code quality.&nbsp;We will also discuss how to install and configure the Python IDE, as well as some best practices to use effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Python is a popular programming language that is widely used in various areas, such as data science, machine learning, web development, and many others.&nbsp;One of the factors contributing to Python&#8217;s popularity is the availability of a wide range of development tools and resources, including the Python Integrated Development Environment (IDE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IDE for Python is an&nbsp;<strong>integrated development environment that provides a graphical interface for writing, testing, and debugging Python source code.&nbsp;<\/strong>Thus, offering a variety of resources and tools that facilitate the development process, making it faster, easier and more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-ide\/#Basic_concepts_and_installation_of_the_best_IDE_for_Python\" title=\"Basic concepts and installation of the best IDE for Python\">Basic concepts and installation of the best IDE for Python<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-ide\/#Basic_IDE_Configuration\" title=\"Basic IDE Configuration\">Basic IDE Configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-ide\/#Tips_on_how_to_navigate_the_source_code_in_the_IDE\" title=\"Tips on how to navigate the source code in the IDE\">Tips on how to navigate the source code in the IDE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-ide\/#Use_the_search_in_the_IDE\" title=\"Use the search in the IDE\">Use the search in the IDE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-ide\/#Inside_the_IDE_use_substitution\" title=\"Inside the IDE use substitution\">Inside the IDE use substitution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-ide\/#Use_tags_and_bookmarks_within_the_Best_Python_IDE\" title=\"Use tags and bookmarks within the Best Python IDE\">Use tags and bookmarks within the Best Python IDE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-ide\/#File_hierarchy_view_is_useful_in_python_IDE\" title=\"File hierarchy view is useful in python IDE\">File hierarchy view is useful in python IDE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-ide\/#Use_within_the_IDE_to_display_dependencies\" title=\"Use within the IDE to display dependencies\">Use within the IDE to display dependencies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-ide\/#Figuring_out_how_to_use_the_built-in_debugger_in_the_Python_IDE\" title=\"Figuring out how to use the built-in debugger in the Python IDE\">Figuring out how to use the built-in debugger in the Python IDE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-ide\/#IDE_integration_with_databases_in_Python\" title=\"IDE integration with databases in Python\">IDE integration with databases in Python<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-ide\/#Co-development_software\" title=\"Co-development software\">Co-development software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-ide\/#Web_development_in_conjunction_with_IDE\" title=\"Web development in conjunction with IDE\">Web development in conjunction with IDE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_concepts_and_installation_of_the_best_IDE_for_Python\"><\/span>Basic concepts and installation of the best IDE for Python<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic concepts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Integrated Development Environment (IDE)<\/strong>: It is software that provides a graphical interface for writing, testing and debugging source code.&nbsp;Additionally, it offers features such as auto-completion, syntax highlighting, code refactoring, among others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Python<\/strong>: We know that the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/what-is-python\/\">programming language<\/a>&nbsp;is high-level, in addition to being interpreted and object-oriented.&nbsp;It is widely used in several areas, such as web development, data science, machine learning, among others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PyCharm<\/strong>: It is an IDE developed by JetBrains, a Russian company specializing in software development tools.&nbsp;PyCharm is one of the most popular IDEs for Python, offering a wide range of features and functionality for developers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>An IDE is basically a more complete programming editor. For example, just like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/stanis-python-editor\/\">Stani&#8217;s Python Editor<\/a>, which is simpler than an IDE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PyCharm Installation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to install an IDE, follow the steps below, remembering that this step by step is to install the IDE called PyCharm, but we can use the same step by step to download other IDEs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.Go to the official PyCharm website (&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetbrains.com\/pycharm\/\">https:\/\/www.jetbrains.com\/pycharm\/<\/a>&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-16-1024x494.png\" alt=\"PyCharm, the best python IDE\" class=\"wp-image-3798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-16-1024x494.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-16-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-16-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-16.png 1347w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2.download the Community Edition version which is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/print1-1024x478.png\" alt=\"best python IDE\" class=\"wp-image-3800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/print1-1024x478.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/print1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/print1-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/print1.png 1315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. After downloading, run the installation file.&nbsp;Follow the installation steps, accepting the license terms and selecting the installation location as shown in the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\u00b0 step <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-6.png\" alt=\"setup\" class=\"wp-image-3771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-6.png 594w, https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-6-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2\u00b0 step<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7.png\" alt=\"installation options for the IDE\" class=\"wp-image-3772\" style=\"width:578px;height:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7.png 595w, https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-300x233.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3\u00b0 step<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8.png\" alt=\"folder\" class=\"wp-image-3773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8.png 597w, https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4\u00b0 step<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9.png\" alt=\"progress\" class=\"wp-image-3774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9.png 596w, https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5\u00b0 step<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-10.png\" alt=\"setup complete for the python IDE\" class=\"wp-image-3775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-10.png 594w, https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-10-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After following this step by step, start PyCharm and you will be ready to start writing your code in Python.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_IDE_Configuration\"><\/span>Basic IDE Configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic IDE Setup is essential for a productive and efficient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/python-extpdf\/\">Python developer<\/a>.&nbsp;User interface customization and project setup are essential for a pleasant and efficient development experience.&nbsp;Here are some tips for a basic IDE setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Customizing the user interface&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>in the IDE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Docking windows: Arrange the IDE windows according to your needs.&nbsp;Docking windows allows you to position windows in a specific area of \u200b\u200bthe screen so that we can access them easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themes: Customize the appearance of the IDE using themes.&nbsp;There are many themes available for download, or you can create your own theme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Layout: Choose a layout that is most productive for you.&nbsp;For example, we can use a T-shaped layout to have a code window and a documentation window at the same time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Setup of&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Python projects in the IDE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is important to place projects in the directory and organize them according to our needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding project directories to Python&#8217;s PATH so we can easily access them in the terminal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a package manager, such as pip, to manage libraries and dependencies for your projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure the IDE to use the package manager you prefer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Text editor&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>in IDE configuration<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customize the appearance of the text editor, such as font size, text color and background, so you can work more comfortably.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We apply automatic correction of syntax errors, thus correcting errors quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable automatic code connection, so you can write code faster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Debugging<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enable the debugger and this way we will find errors in the code more quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure the debugger so we can control the code execution step by step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>version control within the IDE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a version control system like Git to manage your code changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure the IDE to work with the version control system you use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Development tools applied in the IDE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install development tools like Visual Studio Code so you can work with different programming languages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure development tools so you can work more efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Extensions within the IDE<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install extensions for the IDE so that you can have additional functionality such as auto-completion, automatic error correction, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure the extensions so that we can use the features we need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_on_how_to_navigate_the_source_code_in_the_IDE\"><\/span>Tips on how to navigate the source code in the IDE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To easily navigate the source code, there are several features that can be used, making code search and replacement more efficient.&nbsp;Here are some tips for easily navigating source code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_search_in_the_IDE\"><\/span>Use the search in the IDE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Search is one of the most useful tools for browsing source code.&nbsp;Most text editors and IDEs (Integrated Development Environments) have a search function that allows the user to search for a specific word or expression in the code.&nbsp;We can apply wildcards to search for variants of a word or expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inside_the_IDE_use_substitution\"><\/span>Inside the IDE use substitution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacement is another useful tool for navigating source code.&nbsp;Instead of searching for a word or expression, you can use substitution to exchange one word or expression for another.&nbsp;This can be useful for fixing bugs or for updating code to a new version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_tags_and_bookmarks_within_the_Best_Python_IDE\"><\/span>Use tags and bookmarks within the Best Python IDE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tags and bookmarks are useful for marking specific locations in the source code for easy future access.&nbsp;You can use these tools to mark locations that you know you&#8217;ll need to access again in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"File_hierarchy_view_is_useful_in_python_IDE\"><\/span>File hierarchy view is useful in python IDE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The file hierarchy view is a tool that allows the user to see the file and folder structure of the project.&nbsp;In this sense, this can be useful for browsing source code and for quickly finding the location where a file or folder is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_within_the_IDE_to_display_dependencies\"><\/span>Use within the IDE to display dependencies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dependency view is a tool that allows the user to see which files depend on other files.&nbsp;Thus, this can be useful for understanding how files relate to each other and for quickly finding the location where a file or folder is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some of the tools we use to easily navigate the source code.&nbsp;Therefore, the important thing is to choose the tools that best adapt to your needs and the type of project you are working on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Figuring_out_how_to_use_the_built-in_debugger_in_the_Python_IDE\"><\/span>Figuring out how to use the built-in debugger in the Python IDE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A debugger in the IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is an essential tool for software developers, especially those working with the Python programming language.&nbsp;Thus, the debugger allows developers to find and fix errors in their code more efficiently and quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the main functions that a debugger in the IDE can perform for Python code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Error discovery:<\/strong>&nbsp;The debugger can help find errors in the code, such as undefined variables, syntax errors, among others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Variable analysis:<\/strong>&nbsp;The debugger can show the value of variables in real time, allowing developers to see how variables are being used and what their current value is.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visualization of data structures:<\/strong>&nbsp;The debugger can show the structure of complex data, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/list-python\/\">lists<\/a>&nbsp;, tuples and dictionaries, in order to make the code easier to understand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Object inspection:<\/strong>&nbsp;The debugger can show detailed information about objects, such as their attributes and methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step-by-step execution:<\/strong>&nbsp;The debugger can execute code step-by-step, allowing developers to see exactly what is happening in real time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IDE_integration_with_databases_in_Python\"><\/span>IDE integration with databases in Python<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To connect and integrate with databases in Python, there are several IDEs (Integrated Development Environments) options that can be used.&nbsp;Here are some popular options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PyCharm<\/strong>&nbsp;IDE<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-11.png\" alt=\"PyCharm \" class=\"wp-image-3776\" style=\"width:182px;height:136px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>PyCharm is the best Python IDE that supports several databases, including&nbsp;MySQL&nbsp;, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and Oracle.&nbsp;Thus, offering features such as auto-completion, debugging, and integration with version control systems.&nbsp;PyCharm also has a plugin called \u201cDatabase Tools\u201d that allows us to connect and execute SQL queries against multiple databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visual Studio Code<\/strong>&nbsp;IDE<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-12.png\" alt=\"Visual Studio Code VS Code IDE\" class=\"wp-image-3777\" style=\"width:152px;height:152px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-12.png 150w, https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-12-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a lightweight and customizable IDE that also supports multiple databases.&nbsp;Thus, containing extensions available for MySQL,&nbsp;PostgreSQL&nbsp;, SQLite, and Oracle, among others.&nbsp;Thus, the \u201cSQLite\u201d extension is included by default, and the other extensions can be downloaded from the VS Code extension store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spyder<\/strong>&nbsp;IDE<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-13.png\" alt=\"Spyder  ide\" class=\"wp-image-3778\" style=\"width:115px;height:115px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-13.png 150w, https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-13-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Spyder is an open-source average Python IDE that supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and Oracle.&nbsp;Thus, offering features such as auto-completion, debugging, and integration with version control systems.&nbsp;Spyder also has an integrated project view that allows us to easily manage databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jupyter<\/strong>&nbsp;IDE<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-14.png\" alt=\"Jupyter is an IDE\" class=\"wp-image-3779\" style=\"width:121px;height:140px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jupyter is a good IDE that focuses on data science and data analysis.&nbsp;Thus, supporting multiple databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and Oracle.&nbsp;Thus, Jupyter offers features such as auto-completion, debugging, and integration with version control systems, in addition to having an integrated project view that allows you to easily manage your databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anaconda<\/strong>&nbsp;IDE<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.copahost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-15.png\" alt=\"Anaconda ide python\" class=\"wp-image-3780\" style=\"width:161px;height:121px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Anaconda is a data science platform that includes an IDE for Python.&nbsp;Thus, it supports several databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and Oracle.&nbsp;Anaconda offers features such as auto-completion, debugging, and 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