1.2 Choosing a Code Editor

A code editor is a software application that allows you to write and edit code. While you could use a simple text editor like Notepad (on Windows) or TextEdit (on macOS), a dedicated code editor offers many features that make coding easier and more efficient Here are a few popular code editors that I recommend:

Visual Studio Code: A free, open-source editor with a wide range of features and extensions. It’s available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Sublime Text: A powerful editor with a clean and minimalist interface. It’s available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

PyCharm: A dedicated Python IDE with advanced features for professional development. There is a free Community Edition available.

Jupyter Notebook: Although it’s not a code editor in the traditional sense, Jupyter Notebook is a popular choice for data science and interactive computing. It allows you to write and run code in a web browser.

Feel free to experiment with different code editors and choose the one that you find most comfortable and productive.