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Arduino IDE vs PyCharm: What are the differences?

Key Differences between Arduino IDE and PyCharm

Arduino IDE and PyCharm are two popular integrated development environments (IDEs) used for coding and programming. While both IDEs have their own advantages and strengths, they also have several key differences that set them apart. Here are six specific differences between Arduino IDE and PyCharm:

  1. Language: Arduino IDE is primarily used for programming Arduino boards and utilizes its own simplified programming language based on C/C++. PyCharm, on the other hand, is a general-purpose IDE and supports a wide range of programming languages including Python, JavaScript, and more.

  2. Features: Arduino IDE is designed specifically for Arduino development and offers features tailored to the Arduino platform such as a built-in Serial Monitor and libraries for working with Arduino-specific components. PyCharm, being a general-purpose IDE, provides a wider range of features including code refactoring, debugging tools, version control integration, and support for web development frameworks.

  3. Community and Libraries: Arduino has a large and active community with a vast selection of libraries and resources specifically designed for Arduino development. The Arduino IDE provides easy access to these libraries and resources, making it convenient for beginners. PyCharm has a different community and library ecosystem, with a focus on general-purpose programming and web development.

  4. Flexibility and Customization: Arduino IDE is relatively simple and straightforward, making it easy for beginners to get started with. It provides a simplified interface and a limited set of options to avoid overwhelming users. PyCharm, on the other hand, offers a high level of customization and flexibility, allowing advanced users to tailor their development environment to their specific needs.

  5. Debugging and Error Reporting: Arduino IDE provides basic debugging capabilities, such as the ability to print debugging messages to the Serial Monitor and use breakpoints in the code. PyCharm, being a full-featured IDE, offers advanced debugging tools including breakpoints, step-by-step debugging, and error highlighting, making it easier to identify and fix issues in the code.

  6. IDE Integration: Arduino IDE is tightly integrated with the Arduino ecosystem and provides a seamless workflow for Arduino development. It includes built-in support for compiling and uploading code to Arduino boards. PyCharm, being a general-purpose IDE, integrates with various external tools and frameworks, allowing developers to work on a wide range of projects beyond Arduino development.

In summary, Arduino IDE is specialized for Arduino development, offering simplicity and convenience for beginners, while PyCharm is a versatile general-purpose IDE with advanced features and support for multiple programming languages and frameworks.

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christy craemer
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UPDATE: Thanks for the great response. I am going to start with VSCode based on the open source and free version that will allow me to grow into other languages, but not cost me a license ..yet.

I have been working with software development for 12 years, but I am just beginning my journey to learn to code. I am starting with Python following the suggestion of some of my coworkers. They are split between Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA for IDEs that they use and PyCharm is new to me. Which IDE would you suggest for a beginner that will allow expansion to Java, JavaScript, and eventually AngularJS and possibly mobile applications?

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Vlad Vetsh
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Pycharm is great for python development, but can feel sometimes slow and community version has Somme very annoying restrictions (like they disabled jupyter notebooks plugin and made it premium feature). I personally started looking into VS Code as an alternative, and it has some very good potential. I suggest you take it into account.

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The Community version of PyCharm is free and should give you what you need to get started with Python. Both PyCharm and IntelliJ are made by JetBrains. IntelliJ is initially focused on Java but you can get plugins for lots of other things. I subscribe to JetBrains' Toolbox: https://www.jetbrains.com/toolbox-app/ and have access to all of their great tools.

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Charles Nelson
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I couldn't imagine using a development tool other than the IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate All Products Pack. A single license allows me to work directly on my server running Ubuntu and/or my workstation running Windows 10 Pro simultaneously. My current project uses HTML, W3CSS, JavaScript, Java, Groovy, Grails, C, GO, Python, Flask, and Rust. For me it's worth every penny of the $150 license fee. And you can try it for free.

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Hi, I will give my opinion based on my experience. I have used PyCharm, both community and Professional version. The community has limited functions, like you can't use a Jupyter notebook whereas it's available in the Professional version. PyCharm is slower compared to Visual Studio Code. Also Visual Studio Code is an editor which supports various languages. I myself have used both Visual Studio Code and PyCharm. I feel Visual Studio Code would be better choice. You may as well decide based upon your requirements.

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awesomebanana2018
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Visual Studio code is easy to use, has a good UI, and a large community. Python works great with it, but unlike some other editors, it works with most languages either by default or by downloading a plugin. VS Code has built in linting, syntax coloring, autocompletes (IntelliSense), and an api for plugins to do there own tooling.

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Ivan Martinez Morales
Software Engineer Intern · | 4 upvotes · 658.7K views
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I'd personally recommend Visual Studio Code as it gives you the flexibility of working in any language, so long as there are extensions to support it. It gives you the flexibility to learn Python, venture into Java, Javascript, and eventually AngularJS, and potentially mobile applications. It's also free and you can install it on your personal computer. I think Visual Studio Code would serve your intended use case best.

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Isaac Povey
Casual Software Engineer at Skedulo · | 3 upvotes · 658.8K views
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IntelliJ really is the best for Java, I switched from eclipse years ago and never looked back. As for javascript, python and angular either using the standalone products from jetbrains (pycharm for python, webstorm for js) or installing the relevant plugins for InteliJ will be your best bet. Pycharm etc. are really just InteliJ with some additional plugins installed.

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Pranshu Verma
Engineer at Cisco Systems · | 3 upvotes · 658.7K views
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If you starting with Python then PyCharm is better. For Java I would suggest to go with IntelliJ IDEA but people also prefer eclipse so I would say try both and then decide. For JS/Angular/React I would suggest go with VSCode. I personally use it and prefer as its light weight and have good integration with chrome for frontend development.

PyCharm, IntelliJ IDEA are both products of JetBrains. They have a free (limited feature) and paid edition. Eclipse is free. VSCode is also free.

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Pritam Nandy
Engineering Manager at Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited · | 1 upvotes · 606.2K views
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PyCharmPyCharm

This is a very easy to use tool and gives you the opportunity to start coding right after the installation with almost everything setup automatically by the tool.

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Pycharm is all you need to get start coding in python or any of its framework. Its an awesome tool you should give it a try :)

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Brian Turner
System Architect at Mary's Watch, Inc. · | 1 upvotes · 658.7K views
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Easy to learn and everything you need

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All three are great, however, I believe that IntelliJ IDEA's multiple IDE's are slightly more straight-forward and more up-to date than Eclipse. If I had to choose one specifically for Python projects I would go with PyCharm.

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Pros of Arduino IDE
Pros of PyCharm
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    Larger community online
  • 112
    Smart auto-completion
  • 93
    Intelligent code analysis
  • 77
    Powerful refactoring
  • 60
    Virtualenv integration
  • 54
    Git integration
  • 22
    Support for Django
  • 11
    Multi-database integration
  • 7
    VIM integration
  • 4
    Vagrant integration
  • 3
    In-tool Bash and Python shell
  • 2
    Plugin architecture
  • 2
    Docker
  • 1
    Django Implemented
  • 1
    Debug mode support docker
  • 1
    Emacs keybinds
  • 1
    Perforce integration

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Cons of Arduino IDE
Cons of PyCharm
  • 1
    No debugger
  • 10
    Slow startup
  • 7
    Not very flexible
  • 6
    Resource hog
  • 3
    Periodic slow menu response
  • 1
    Pricey for full features

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What is Arduino IDE?

It makes it easy to write code and upload it to the board. It runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. The environment is written in Java and based on Processing and other open-source software.

What is PyCharm?

PyCharm’s smart code editor provides first-class support for Python, JavaScript, CoffeeScript, TypeScript, CSS, popular template languages and more. Take advantage of language-aware code completion, error detection, and on-the-fly code fixes!

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