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PyCharm vs repl.it: What are the differences?

PyCharm and repl.it are both integrated development environments (IDEs) that are commonly used by programmers for writing and executing code. Let's explore the key differences between them.

  1. Installation and Setup: PyCharm requires a local installation on the user's computer, which includes downloading and installing the software. On the other hand, repl.it is a cloud-based IDE that runs entirely within a web browser and does not require any local installation. Developers can simply access repl.it through the website and start coding immediately.

  2. Features and Functionality: PyCharm is a powerful IDE that is focused on Python development. It offers a wide range of features tailored specifically for Python programming, such as code completion, debugging tools, intelligent code analysis, and integration with version control systems. repl.it, on the other hand, supports multiple programming languages and provides a more lightweight and simplified coding environment. While it may not have all the advanced features of PyCharm, repl.it is suitable for quick prototyping and small projects.

  3. Collaboration and Sharing: repl.it allows developers to easily collaborate with others by sharing their code through a unique URL. Multiple users can simultaneously work on the same code and see real-time changes. PyCharm, on the other hand, does not have built-in collaboration features and generally requires additional tools or plugins for collaborative coding.

  4. Integration with Other Tools and Services: PyCharm offers seamless integration with various build tools, frameworks, and external libraries commonly used in Python development. It provides support for tools like Django, Flask, and scientific libraries like NumPy and pandas. repl.it also supports integration with external libraries, but its options may be more limited compared to PyCharm.

  5. Customization and Extensibility: PyCharm provides extensive customization options, allowing users to tailor their coding environment according to their preferences. It supports themes, color schemes, and plugins that can be installed to enhance functionality. repl.it, on the other hand, provides a simpler interface with fewer customization options. It focuses on providing a consistent experience for all users without overwhelming them with excessive settings.

  6. Pricing and Accessibility: PyCharm has both free and paid versions available. The free version, PyCharm Community Edition, offers basic features and is suitable for individual developers. The paid version, PyCharm Professional Edition, provides more advanced features and is aimed at professional developers and larger teams. repl.it offers both a free version and paid plans with additional features. The free version of repl.it provides sufficient functionality for most basic coding tasks, while the paid plans offer more advanced features like increased storage and additional processing power.

In summary, while PyCharm is a powerful IDE focused on Python development with extensive features and customization options, repl.it is a lightweight cloud-based IDE that supports multiple programming languages and offers easy collaboration. PyCharm requires local installation and provides more advanced functionality, while repl.it does not require installation and provides a simpler coding environment.

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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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Visual Studio CodeVisual Studio Code

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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PyCharmPyCharm

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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IntelliJ IDEAIntelliJ IDEA

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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Visual Studio CodeVisual Studio Code

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 CodeVisual Studio Code

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 · 656.8K 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 · 656.9K 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 · 656.9K views
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PyCharmPyCharm

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 · 604.3K 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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PyCharmPyCharm

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 · 656.8K views
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Easy to learn and everything you need

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PyCharmPyCharm

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 PyCharm
Pros of Replit
  • 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
  • 6
    Less Complicated
  • 4
    Continuous Deployment
  • 2
    Github integration
  • 2
    Free base plan and Premium plan is cheap
  • 2
    Supports a Reasonable amount of languages
  • 1
    Editor extensions
  • 1
    Helpfull Community
  • 0
    Emmet support
  • 0
    Emmet support

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Cons of PyCharm
Cons of Replit
  • 10
    Slow startup
  • 7
    Not very flexible
  • 6
    Resource hog
  • 3
    Periodic slow menu response
  • 1
    Pricey for full features
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    Limited Storage, CPU, Ram
  • 2
    Server cannot stay 24/7
  • 2
    Very Limited Database API
  • 2
    Poor support

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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!

What is Replit?

It is a platform for creating and sharing software. You can write your code and host it all in the same place. It is also a place to learn how to code.

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What are some alternatives to PyCharm and Replit?
Atom
At GitHub, we're building the text editor we've always wanted. A tool you can customize to do anything, but also use productively on the first day without ever touching a config file. Atom is modern, approachable, and hackable to the core. We can't wait to see what you build with it.
IntelliJ IDEA
Out of the box, IntelliJ IDEA provides a comprehensive feature set including tools and integrations with the most important modern technologies and frameworks for enterprise and web development with Java, Scala, Groovy and other languages.
Jupyter
The Jupyter Notebook is a web-based interactive computing platform. The notebook combines live code, equations, narrative text, visualizations, interactive dashboards and other media.
Visual Studio Code
Build and debug modern web and cloud applications. Code is free and available on your favorite platform - Linux, Mac OSX, and Windows.
Anaconda
A free and open-source distribution of the Python and R programming languages for scientific computing, that aims to simplify package management and deployment. Package versions are managed by the package management system conda.
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