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Thonny

Python IDE for beginners

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Thonny is a free Python IDE designed for beginners. It bundles a Python interpreter so a single installer is enough to start, and its interface hides features that could distract new programmers. The debugger lets users step through code and expression evaluation, and the editor highlights common syntax errors and explains variable scopes.

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