IDLE (Integrated Development and Learning Environment) is Python’s built-in editor and development environment. It’s simple and great for beginners who want to write and test Python code easily.

🔹 How to Open IDLE in Windows

1. Install Python (if not installed already) from Python.org.
2. Open IDLE:
   • Press Win + S, type “IDLE”, and hit Enter.
   • Or, open Command Prompt (CMD) and type:

     idle
     

🔹 Features of IDLE

✔ Python Shell (Interactive Mode)

• Opens with >>> where you can type and execute Python commands directly.
• Example:

  print("Hello, IDLE!")
  

✔ Script Editor (File Mode)

• Create and edit Python scripts (.py files).
• Open a new file: File → New File (Ctrl + N).
• Save & Run: F5 or Run → Run Module.

✔ Debugger

• Helps in debugging by setting breakpoints.
• Debug → Debugger.

✔ Syntax Highlighting & Auto-completion

• Colors code for readability.
• Press Tab for auto-complete suggestions.

🔹 Writing & Running Python Code in IDLE

1. Open IDLE and go to File → New File (Ctrl + N).
2. Write a simple program:

   name = input("Enter your name: ")
   print(f"Hello, {name}!")
   

3. Save the file (Ctrl + S) as hello.py.
4. Run the script: Press F5 or go to Run → Run Module.

🔹 Limitations of IDLE

🚫 Not ideal for large projects (better to use VS Code, PyCharm).
🚫 Limited debugging features compared to advanced IDEs.
🚫 No built-in version control (Git integration).

✅ Conclusion: Is IDLE Good for You?

IDLE is great for beginners learning Python, quick testing, and small scripts. However, for professional development, using VS Code or PyCharm is recommended.

Would you like help setting up another IDE? 😊