IDE Setup

Which one should we use?

There are many IDEs for Python. Here, we will use PyCharm because it is easy to install and very powerful.

Click here to install it.

When you first install PyCharm, you might see a screen like this (or you might not). PyCharm import settings If it appears, just click Skip Import.

PyCharm default screen If you see this screen, click New Project at the top. PyCharm new project

PyCharm new project modal In the PythonProject field, enter your project name and click Create. (We recommend using only English letters and no spaces.)

PyCharm project screen

If you see this screen, you are all set! Delete the default code, leave it empty, and move on.

PyCharm setup complete