The interpreter is the program that runs in the background and that allows your computer to understand Python. Think of it a little bit like a language pack! The IDE is the “integrated development ...

Learn how to get Python up and running on Windows, macOS, or Linux—and avoid the biggest pitfalls along the way. Python is easy to use, friendly to the beginner, and powerful enough to create robust ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...