7 Mar 2019 Dorota Wdzięczna How to Install the Python Spyder IDE and Run Scripts One of the most popular Python IDEs is Spyder, which stands for Scientific PYthon Development EnviRonment. This Python tool is "designed by and for scientists, engineers and data analysts." But it's not just for professionals. In this article, we'll learn why the Spyder IDE is also an excellent tool for beginners. In this article, I'll: Show you how to install Spyder on Windows and Linux. Guide you in starting a project and creating your first Python script. Read more 22 Nov 2018 Dorota Wdzięczna Installing Python: How to start writing Python code In this comprehensive beginner's guide, we'll look at how to install Python on three major operating systems, choose a Python IDE, and run your code. Would you like to start coding in Python but don't know where to begin? Maybe you've graduated from an online course like Python Basics and now are looking to continue your Python adventure on your own machine. But first, why Python? The answer is simple: Python is a very easy-to-learn and powerful programming language. Read more 5 Nov 2018 Dorota Wdzięczna 5 Best Python IDEs for Data Science Python is a programming language frequently used by scientists and data analysts to build applications. Why? Because it's easy to use and has few rules. But simply installing Python isn't enough—you also need a good interactive development environment (IDE) to program in. So what are the best Python IDEs for data science? Let's find out! (Note: all IDEs presented here support Windows, macOS, and Linux.) 1. Enthought Canopy Enthought Canopy is one of the best Python IDEs for scientists and engineers. Read more