Programming Python with bpython – now THAT is neat!

The About page of bpython made the point clear: put what you normally get in a cumbersome IDE into a tiny package and use it in terminal. Here’s the “official” list of features:

In-line syntax highlighting.

Readline-like autocomplete with suggestions displayed as you type.

Expected parameter list.

Rewind.

Pastebin code/write to file.

Flush curses screen to stdout.

Python has always been a neat language encouraging high productivity. This tool, simple as it is, has pushed the ease of use of Python to a new level. You should definitely try it out and kudos to Bob Farrell!

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