[Tutor] text editor and debugger for python

[Anja Hofmann]

Hi!

# I do the scripting in Linux. I use vi editor to code. It is not very 
# convenient for me. Kindly suggest me a best free  *text editor* ( i 
# can code and debug the code simultaneously )  *for python* based on 
# your experience.
How about jedit (http://www.jedit.org/)? 
- CUA-compliant, i.e. it uses the same keybindings as most Linux and Windows applications (except vi and Emacs).
- open source and written in Java
- there are several plugins for Python, for example JPyDebug and PythonClient
(see http://plugins.jedit.org/list.php?category=6)
The only problem might be the amount of memory available: jedit works fine on my Linux (Ubuntu 8.04) laptop with 512 MB of memory, but I haven't tested it on less recent computers.
In case you've got any more questions, feel free to email me.
Best regards,
Anja Hofmann