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 ▬ Read the full blog post ▬▬▬▬ 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 ▬ Follow Training Scientists on social media ▬▬▬▬ LinkedIn: ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-maurice-maurer/ Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/dr.mauricemaurer/ ✅ Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@TrainingScientists?sub_confirmation=1 🖥 Master Python for science & engineering through our specialized courses at https://Training-Scientists.com/ 💬 Did you enjoy this video? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ▬ About Training Scientists ▬▬▬▬ Led by computational physicist Dr. Maurice Maurer (TU Munich Ph.D.), Training Scientists offers specialized Python courses for researchers and engineers. With 20+ years of programming experience and work at UCLA and Max Planck Institute, Dr. Maurer brings real-world expertise to help you advance your scientific programming skills. #TrainingScientists #PythonIDEs #BeginnerCoder #JupyterLab #VSCode #PyCharm #FreeCodingTools #CodingForBeginners