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Python

Diane D
Diane D
800 Points
Posted by Diane D
Diane D
800 Points

Which platform to use to practice for python?

Hi, I am reading the book beginner coding of python for dummies and in the book it mentions to download the python platform to practice on, but I was wondering is the workspace in treehouse just as good to practice the python code or not? I guess I am asking, which platform should I use to practice python on, treehouse's workspace or download python onto my computer? Thanks.

1 Answer

Brandon White
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Brandon White
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Graduate 34,662 Points

Hi Diane,

The Treehouse workspace is fine (especially in the beginning), but eventually you’re going to want to use a more powerful and customizable code editor (like VS Code or Atom) and so you should definitely—in my opinion—have python installed on your local machine.

Also, if you have python installed on your local machine, you’ll still be able to code even if your internet connection is down.

Side note: PyCharm is a nice environment/application to practice/write python code with.