Syntax checking python...

[Laura Creighton]

> 
> In other languages, I can receive syntax errors without the script having
> to execute. Please do not let this hurt your feelings. I merely bring up
> the other languages as an example of what I mean and what I am used to.
> 
> In Python, I will not receive a syntax error until the interpreter runs
> right into it. This is not very efficient for me during my development.
> 
> Is there a way I can be notified of my typos without having to run the
> interpreter up to those mistakes? That is my question. No smartasses.
> 
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Does PyChecker http://pychecker.sourceforge.net/ accomplish the same
goals as you want?  

Laura Creighton