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#1
Hello ,

I was trying to find a section that is dedicated to beginners but I couldn't find one , so here I am !

I started working through Zed Shaw's Learn Python the Hard Way. While I like it my only problem is , I find it very time consuming to type code into a text editor and then run the code in Terminal .
He is pretty adamant about not using an IDE Like PyCharm , but it seems like it would be so much easier for a beginner to see the code work and fix problems .
Is there a bigger picture that I am not seeing ?
If not using an IDE in the beginning is best so be it , I am not against it.
I just wanted to get some insight on why .

Thank You
Zork
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#2
I see no reason for not using an IDE in the beginning. I use one, sort of, but I still run the code in the terminal. I like having the two separate windows to go back and forth. But that's just me. I would say try out one of the free IDE's and if you like it, go with it.

Note that Learn Python the Hard Way doesn't get a lot of love around here. Zed Shaw has said a lot of things that make the regulars here just go, "What?"
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#3
He ( Zed Shaw ) is living in the dark ages! There is every reason why you should use an IDE, to say otherwise is just plain wrong.
In addition, you should be using the latest version of python. If not, you are mission out on some really good
changes and additions. Again, to preach otherwise is just dumb!
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