Why is Spyder running so slowly?
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RandomCactus42
I recently installed Spyder, but I've been really disappointed with how slow it is—just starting it up feels like a struggle. My computer meets all the required specs, and I've never had speed issues with other applications, even those that are much larger. Is slow performance a common problem with Spyder? I'm looking for honest opinions here.
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You might want to try using PyCharm Community Edition or VSCode with the Python extension instead. They tend to be faster and more efficient than Spyder.
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Spyder was really designed for users transitioning from Matlab, so it's not the best choice if you're doing anything beyond simple scripts. I shifted to VSCode and now use Cursor along with pyenv/venv for managing my environments, and it's been a game changer for me.
DataWhiz32: Yeah, I've worked with Matlab too, and it runs smoothly compared to Spyder. It feels like Spyder is dragging its feet!
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Spyder is written in Python, which can slow it down on lower-end hardware. Switching to PyCharm could improve performance for you.
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CodeShark88: I'm a VSCode fan myself! It just works so well for me.
NinjaCoder27: I ditched all those complex IDEs and set up Neo instead. It's super fast and lightweight—highly recommended!