I've been using Visual Studio Code for Python coding, but I'm starting to feel like it's not the best option anymore. I'm on the lookout for better alternatives that could suit my needs more effectively. What IDEs do others recommend?
4 Answers
Honestly, you should give Zed a try! It's my current favorite; the performance is superb right off the bat without much setup.
I’ve used various IDEs, but PyCharm is hands-down the best for Python. You can customize the shortcuts to feel like VS Code, too!
If you can handle a bit of a learning curve, Neovim is fantastic. I’ve learned a lot with VS Code and PyCharm, so I think it really depends on what stage you’re at in your coding journey.
I’m familiar with Vim commands but not sure if Neovim has all the functionalities I’d need.
What makes you feel that VS Code isn't cutting it for you? Have you run into some specific issues? You might want to check out PyCharm Professional—it's pretty solid and widely praised for Python development!
I’ve definitely noticed some performance issues, so I’m curious if PyCharm will be better in that regard.
I haven't fully switched to Zed yet; I'm waiting for a few more features to roll out for stability.