13 Beginner-Friendly Python IDEs Compared in 2024: Jupyter Lab, VS Code, PyCharm, Wing, Zed and More

⚠️ UPDATE: Since this video was published, JupyterLab Desktop has been discontinued and PyCharm now offers free Jupyter Notebook support. For current recommendations, see:
→ NEW 2025 IDE Comparison: https://youtu.be/7mh0w_rLKUQ
→ Blog post: https://training-scientists.com/blog/best-beginner-friendly-python-jupyter-ide-comparison-2025/

In this video, we evaluate 13 different Python IDEs to find the best options for beginners in scientific and engineering applications. We focus on free, beginner-friendly solutions that work right out of the box, comparing features from JupyterLab to VS Code.

What you'll learn:
* Why we eliminated PyCharm, Wing IDE, Zed, and online interpreters
* Issues with Google Colab and data privacy for institutions
* Why VS Code.dev and GitHub Codespaces have limitations
* Spyder's suitability for larger projects vs notebooks
* Why Jupyter Notebook was discontinued
* Our three final contenders for Part 2

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https://training-scientists.com/blog/choosing-the-best-python-ide-for-beginners-part-1/

▬ Related Videos ▬▬▬▬
* Part 2: Final Three IDEs Compared - https://youtu.be/U41WhFaggtA
* NEW 2025 Comparison (Current Recommendations) - https://youtu.be/7mh0w_rLKUQ
* Anaconda Alternatives - https://youtu.be/kAEjhRu8aF0

▬ Video Chapters ▬▬▬▬
00:00 Introduction to Python Development Options
00:50 Criteria for Choosing an IDE
01:35 Eliminating PyCharm and Wing IDE
02:14 Evaluating Zed IDE
03:05 Exploring Online Interpreters
04:06 Issues with Google Colab
06:43 Project IDX
07:25 VS Code.dev
08:55 Github code spaces
12:47 Reviewing Spyder IDE
14:48 Jupyter Notebook vs. JupyterLab
15:37 JupyterLab Classic vs. Desktop
17:19 Getting Started with Programming
17:25 Conclusion and Next Steps

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