IPython vs IDLE : Which is Better?

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IPython

IPython is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language, that offers introspection, rich media, shell syntax, tab completion, and history. Developed by Fernando Perez

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

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IDLE

IDLE (Integrated DeveLopment Environment) or Integrated Development and Learning Environment) is an integrated development environment for Python. Developed by Guido van Rossum

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

IPython VS IDLE Feature comparision

Feature IPython IDLE
Python
Geeky
User friendly
Command line
Command line interface
Browser based
Interactive Visualization
Literate programming
Server-side
Python IDE
Business Intelligence
Data Mining
Machine Learning
Build system
Compiler
Debugger
Ruby
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Developer Tools
Code completion
Code formatting
Embedded debugger
Clean design
Lightweight
Autocompletion
Customizable
Built-in editor
Django
GitHub integration
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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