What's the best python web-developer's editor
Daniel Bowett
daniel at bowettsolutions.com
Thu Jan 20 14:52:42 EST 2005
I only use Windows and I only ever use Textpad. It gives nice syntax
highlighting, indentation and you can run your script with it too.
andy wrote:
> Anybody like to comment on which editor they use for python web app
> development - for both discrete and mixed python and html code, and why?
>
> I'm comfortable with IDLE (used it for years) but of course it lacks ftp
> or webDAV abilities, obviously because it's not intended for that type
> of use.
>
> I've had a look at Screem - and that seems to do python syntax
> highlighting, but it dosn't seem to be python syntax aware (unless
> there's a hidden option somewhere). Although I can live without auto
> indent, I'd rather not...
>
> I'm sure emacs, xemacs, vi, elvis and so on can do the same, but I have
> no experience with them for heavy python or html coding, nor the time
> to trip off down a blind-alley to find out! I know Enough Vi To Get
> By(tm) but it's by no means my favourite editor. Emacs is a complete
> mystery to me.
>
> I guess I *could* use IDLE and Screem together, but that's a clunky
> solution!
>
> all opinions greatfully received,
> -andyj
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