I've been diving into Python for about 16 days, and I've noticed that PyCharm seems to be the go-to IDE everyone is using. I gave it a shot, but I've found it tougher to take detailed notes compared to Google Colab. To make matters worse, all my projects in PyCharm just vanished today! Now I'm seriously considering switching back to Colab, but I'm wondering if it's reliable for learning. Is it any good compared to PyCharm, especially since I see So many YouTubers and instructors favoring the latter?
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Colab is definitely a solid tool for learning! It's interactive and lets you run code snippets alongside documentation, making it easier to experiment and learn at the same time. It's super convenient for beginner projects where you might not need all the features of a more complex IDE like PyCharm.
Honestly, I don't think online IDEs like Colab are quite as powerful as local ones. If PyCharm feels too heavy, maybe give Visual Studio Code a try with the Python extension. It's more user-friendly and you can check out some easy installation guides online. As for your note-taking concerns, PyCharm is primarily for coding, so it’s not the best choice for writing study notes. Consider using dedicated note-taking apps like Obsidian. And about your missing projects, they shouldn't just disappear like that; PyCharm saves files automatically, so they might still be on your computer somewhere.
Totally agree! Plus, you can keep all your work in Google Drive, which is a big plus for saving and sharing your projects easily.