Python Development with PyDev

These series of tutorials will guide the reader on configuring a fast and lightweight Python development environment.

This tutorial is aimed for people that are new to Python and want to start learning the language by using an IDE to create their first scripts.

This tutorial is separated in sections, each one explaining all the required steps with images.

Installing a Python interpreter

Main guide: Install Python

This guide will teach you how to install a Python 3 interpreter on your computer which will allow you to run Python 3 scripts.

Installing the Eclipse IDE

Main guide: Install Eclipse

This guide will teach you how to install Eclipse. A free and open source IDE that will be used to run, manage and organize your Python projects and scripts.

Installing PyDev

Main guide: Install PyDev

This guide will teach you how to install the Eclipse Marketplace, a plugin manager. And PyDev, a free and open source plugin for the Eclipse IDE.

Configuring PyDev

Main guide: Configure PyDev

This guide will teach you how to configure the PyDev plugin. Including setting up a Default Python 3 interpreter.

Running your First Script

Main guide: Running your First Script

This guide will teach you how to run your first Python 3 script.

Darkest Dark Theme

Main guide: Darkest Dark Theme

This guide will teach you how to change your default Eclipse theme for a darker one. Useful for coding at night and to reduce eye strain.