Installing Python with PyCharm
PyCharm is our favorite IDE for developing applications with Python. With the release of PyCharm 2022.3, PyCharm can now install the Python interpreter automatically if it does not detect an existing installation. I wasn’t able to try this feature out as I already have several versions of Python installed on my primary computer.
It provides a graphical debugger, an integrated unit tester, coding assistance, support for web development with Django, and integration with Anaconda’s data science platform.
This PyCharm installation tutorial will help you learn how to create new projects, add files to projects, customize the UI, run and debug Python code, and explore a lot of other features.
How to Install PyCharm
For developing applications in Python using PyCharm, you need to install it in your system.
PyCharm is available in two versions:
- Professional version: It is a full-featured IDE used by professional developers.
- Community version: It is an open-source and free software that is not full-featured. You can use it for learning Python application development.
Here is a step by step process on how to download and install PyCharm IDE on Windows:
The Professional version is a paid tool and comes with a free trial. You have to buy a license key for it after your free trial period is over.
The Community version, on the other hand, is open-source without any subscription charge.
In this blog, we will see the installation of the Community version that includes enough features to help us write efficient programs.
Steps to Install PyCharm
Step 1: To download PyCharm visit the website https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download/, Click the “DOWNLOAD” link under the Community Section and Download the Community version
Note: If you are interested to work with the Professional version, then you can download the Professional version and avail a free trial.
Step 2: Once the download is complete, run the exe for install PyCharm. The setup wizard should have started. Click “Next”.
Step 3: After clicking on Next, first, a window for setting up the installation location will appear.
Note: You can either select a folder for the installation location or retain the default path.
Step 4: In the next step, you can set the Installation Options as per requirements, and then, click on the Next button to proceed
Step 5: Choose the start menu folder. Keep selected JetBrains and click on “Install”.
Step 6: Wait for the installation to finish.
Step 7: When you click on the Finish button, your PyCharm installation completes
