What is Python Spyder IDE and how to use it?

Vedant Kumar
6 min readAug 12, 2021

Introduction

This article will cover some of the most important features present in the Spyder IDE. So if you are planning to use python and are wondering which IDE you should start with, Start with Spyder! Want to know why? Read this article to get the answer.

Spyder is a very powerful and easy-to-use environment that is written in python, for python. What makes it special is the diverse functionalities that it offers. For example, easy debugging, advanced editing, aesthetically pleasing visualization techniques, interactive executions, and many more. In this article, you will get accustomed to some vital parts of the IDE and its key panes and functionality. So. Let’s dive in.

Installation

Installing Spyder is a relatively simple task on Linux, Windows, or macOS. However, Spyder can be used without installation. Using Binder, one can work with an identical copy of Sypder. It runs on the web and requires no installation. To get started, just visit the Spyder page on Binder and start using spyder online. The Anaconda python distribution includes Spyder IDE. All you have to do is open an anaconda navigator and scroll to spyder which will be under the home section and press launch. Another method to launch spyder is by opening Anaconda Prompt, then typing conda activate base followed by spyder

Getting Started

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