How to execute a program in python ?

Question

I downloaded python 3.x and tried to write a hello world program but when I pressed the run button, it didn't work, also there are different types of files and I'm confused where to write the code in. please help me.

Answer 1

Perhaps thats because you misclicked something. Once you open your .Py file in python IDLE press f5.

Answer 2

I recommend you install the Community version of PyCharm. That's imo the best IDE. There you can write and run all your python programs.

Answer 3

IDLE isn't bad for nailing basics, it's simple and effective no needless functions or ui elements, afterwards use pycharm or some other IDE as IDLE has a poor support for many libraries and extra functions will help to manage bigger more complex projects.