Python and Intellisense

Question

Is there an equivalent to \'intellisense\' for Python?

Perhaps i shouldn\'t admit it but I find having intellisense really speeds up the \'discovery phase\' of learn

Answer 1

Have a look at python tools for visual studio, they provide code completion (a.k.a intellisense), debugging etc ...

Below is a screenshot of the interactive shell for python showing code completion.

Answer 2

I strongly recommend PyDev. In Pydev you can put the module you are using in the Forced Buildins, mostly the code-completion will work better than in other IDEs like KOMODO EDIT.

Also I think IPython is very helpful. Since it is 'run-time' in IPython, the code-completion in IPython won't miss anything.

Answer 3

The PyDev environment for Eclipse has intellisense-like functionality for Python. Keeping an interactive console open, along with the help(item) function is very helpful.

Answer 4

This blog entry explains setting Vim up as a Python IDE, he covers Intellisense-like functionality:

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This is standard in Vim 7. There are a number of other very useful plugins for python development in Vim, such as Pyflakes which checks code on the fly and Python_fn.vim which provides functionality for manipulating python indentation & code blocks.

Answer 5

ctags + vim works ok, too, although it is not as powerful as intellisense. Using this with ipython, you can get online help, automatic name completion, etc... But that's obviously command-line oriented.

Eclipse + pydev can do it as well, but I have no experience with it: http://pydev.sourceforge.net/

Answer 6

PyCharm is the best Python IDE with IntelliSense support.