Thonny is a helpful program for Windows with which users can learn the basics of the Python programming language. There are step-by-step instructions and tutorials on how to create and edit codes.
Self study
The software may be quite helpful for beginners and newcomers who would like to start coding in one of the most popular programming languages. Users can write and run various scripts as well as experiment with commands to understand how tasks are performed on their computers. There is a Help tab that contains several sections with guides on how a certain feature of Python exactly works.
Simulator
There is no need to download an additional application to create and run codes. You install Thonny with Python included in the suite. It is also possible to access an interactive shell to run scripts and writings. In addition, there is a built-in assistant designed to inspect variables and pause the execution of commands if necessary.
There are buttons to debug scripts as well as save and create files. You can add new tabs and switch between them to manage your commands separately. It is worth noting that you do not have to create an account to access the simulator, Thonny is available for free.
Features
- possible to learn the basics of a well-known programming language;
- provides guides and tutorials on how to execute commands;
- compared to the original environment, the simulator provides a simple interface;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions.
