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The Python Tutorial. Python is an easy to learn, powerful programming language.

The Python Tutorial

It has efficient high-level data structures and a simple but effective approach to object-oriented programming. Python’s elegant syntax and dynamic typing, together with its interpreted nature, make it an ideal language for scripting and rapid application development in many areas on most platforms. The Python interpreter and the extensive standard library are freely available in source or binary form for all major platforms from the Python Web site, and may be freely distributed. 24.6. IDLE — Python v2.7.4 documentation.

IDLE is the Python IDE built with the tkinter GUI toolkit.

24.6. IDLE — Python v2.7.4 documentation

IDLE has the following features: coded in 100% pure Python, using the tkinter GUI toolkitcross-platform: works on Windows and Unixmulti-window text editor with multiple undo, Python colorizing and many other features, e.g. smart indent and call tipsPython shell window (a.k.a. interactive interpreter)debugger (not complete, but you can set breakpoints, view and step) 24.6.2. Basic editing and navigation Backspace deletes to the left; Del deletes to the rightArrow keys and Page Up/Page Down to move aroundHome/End go to begin/end of lineC-Home/C-End go to begin/end of fileSome Emacs bindings may also work, including C-B, C-P, C-A, C-E, C-D, C-L. Python. The Python Language Reference — Python v2.7.4 documentation.

Python. The Python Tutorial.