In this article, you will find instructions on how to:

• Install Python (if necessary).
• Set up an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) of your choice (IDLE, Visual Studio Code or Eclipse).
• Write, execute, and debug Python programs.

These instructions are provided for both Windows and Linux platforms.

Notice: If you are unsure which IDE to choose (IDLE, Visual Studio Code or Eclipse), the answer is simple. IDLE is light, simple, suitable for novice programmers and very easy to install. Visual Studio Code and Eclipse, on the other hand, are more complex, suitable for programmers who are a bit more advanced and requires a bit more effort to set up.

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Windows

Working with IDLE

1. Install Python and IDLE
2. Writing and Executing a Python Program
3. Debugging Python Programs

Working with Visual Studio Code

1. Install Python
2. Install Visual Studio Code
3. Configure Visual Studio Code for Python
4. Writing and Executing a Python Program
5. Debugging Python Programs

Working with Eclipse

1. Install Python
2. Set Up Eclipse
3. Creating a New Python Project
4. Writing and Executing a Python Program
5. Debugging Python Programs

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Linux

Working with IDLE

1. Install IDLE
2. Writing and Executing a Python Program
3. Debugging Python Programs

Working with Visual Studio Code

1. Install Visual Studio Code
2. Configure Visual Studio Code for Python
3. Writing and Executing a Python Program
4. Debugging Python Programs