Wing Python IDE Review

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Wing is a light-weight but full-featured Python IDE with powerful editing, testing, and debugging capabilities.

SpecsUpdate

PlatformsLinux, Windows, macOS

LicenseCommercial (with paid and free editions)

PriceUS $69-179 annual or US $95-245 perpetual (and 2 free options)

Dev platformsWindows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi

Multi Language SupportPython

Cross PlatformYes

Auto CompleteYes

Bracket MatchingYes

Integrated DebuggerYes

Code TemplatesYes

Error MarkupYes

Collaborative editingNo

Source Control IntegrationYes

Extension languagePython

Unit TestingYes

Supported remote file editing protocolsYes

Column selectionYes

Plugin ManagerYes

Supported keybinding stylesVI, Emacs, Visual Studio, Eclipse, and others; can be customized

RTLNo

Go To DefinitionYes

RefactoringYes

Interactive ConsoleYes

Free TrialYes

Code AnalysisYes

Find ReferencesYes

Interactive DebuggerYes

Go to DefinitionYes

Auto ImportNo

Code Coverage integrationNo

PyLint integrationYes

Interactive ShellYes

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Pros

Pro
Built-in debugger

Wing IDE provides local and remote debugging.

Pro
Checks for errors in the source code

Pylint has a static analysis tool integrated which checks the source code for any potential errors and bugs.

Pro
Exceptionally responsive support

Pro
Totally worth the price -- it's a steal, in fact

Pro
Advanced debugging features (multi-process, remote, recursive)

Pro
Totally programmable keystroke shortcuts

Pro
Debugging in threads

Pro
Customizable plug-ins if desired

Pro
VI and Emacs editor modes

Pro
Super-flexible macro capabilities

Cons

Con
Little support for other languages

If you want to develop JavaScript or TypeScript or use other front-end technologies, support for non-Python languages is minimal.

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Wing Python IDE Review

SpecsUpdate

Ranked in these QuestionsQuestion Ranking

Pros

Pro Built-in debugger

Pro Checks for errors in the source code

Pro Exceptionally responsive support

Pro Totally worth the price -- it's a steal, in fact

Pro Advanced debugging features (multi-process, remote, recursive)

Pro Totally programmable keystroke shortcuts

Pro Debugging in threads

Pro Customizable plug-ins if desired

Pro VI and Emacs editor modes

Pro Super-flexible macro capabilities