Python IDEs to create virtual environments with virtualenv

In the next section, we are going to create virtual environments with PyCharm, which is a Python IDE. But before doing that, we are going to discuss IDEs. An IDE is a software application that facilitates computer programmers with software development. IDEs present a single program where all the development is done. In connection with Python IDEs, two approaches can be found:

  • General editors and IDEs with Python support
  • Python-specific editors and IDEs

In the first category (general IDEs), some examples should be highlighted:

  • Eclipse + PyDev
  • Visual Studio + Python Tools for Visual Studio
  • Atom + Python extension

In the second category, here are some Python-specific IDEs: ...

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