When comparing Kdevelop with kdev-python vs PaizaCloud IDE, the Slant community recommends Kdevelop with kdev-python for most people. In the question“What are the best Python IDEs or editors?” Kdevelop with kdev-python is ranked 17th while PaizaCloud IDE is ranked 32nd. The most important reason people chose Kdevelop with kdev-python is:
PyCharm is amazing and easily the most feature option out there. But KDevelop is faster and has all the features needed for python develop. Opening new files, moving from file to file, code and syntax checks, everything happens instantly. In the end the speed is what won me over to use KDevelop, when code is in my mind I don't want to wait on my IDE.
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Pros
Pro Blazingly fast
PyCharm is amazing and easily the most feature option out there. But KDevelop is faster and has all the features needed for python develop. Opening new files, moving from file to file, code and syntax checks, everything happens instantly.
In the end the speed is what won me over to use KDevelop, when code is in my mind I don't want to wait on my IDE.
Pro Excellent syntax highlighting
Kdevelop has very smart syntax and semantic syntax highlighting.
Pro Real-time static analysis
Kdevelop has a pretty powerful and sophisticated implementation of static analysis for Python. It's capable of pretty good type inference, tracking types and the expected groking of inheritance trees.
Pro Best Vim bindings in an IDE
Most IDEs have very limited vim bindings, but KDevelop runs on the Kate editor. Kate is one of the most robust editors in the Linux world and is subsequently very functional. The Vim bindings are very close to complete with very few holes.
Pro 3 seconds instant launch
PaizaCloud launches new development environment server just in 3 seconds. So, you can casually create or destroy server.
Pro Floating window manager
PaizaCloud provides Floating window manager like Windows or Mac by default. It makes the environment more flexible. PaizaCloud also provides Tab window mode when you want to use the full screen for one purpose.
Pro HTTP/HTTPS access to any ports
PaizaCloud allow you to access almost all ports for HTTP/HTTPs access.
Pro No credit card required
No credit card is required for FREE plan.
Pro Internationalization
PaizaCloud's Editor or Terminal fully support non-ASCII languages like Japanese, Chinese, European languages.
Pro Extensible PaizaCloud app
PaizaCloud provides standard application like File manager, Editor, Terminal. But, PaizaCloud also provides the possibility to add or even create new App-for-PaizaCloud using HTML/CSS.
Pro Terminal with root
In PaizaCloud, you can sudo to root. So, you can install packages, or run service freely.
Pro Supports Jupyter notebook
PaizaCloud has Jupyter Notebook support with Python libraries like NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, or matplotlib built-in.
Pro Google Home / Google Assistant development in the browser
As PaizaCloud runs in the cloud, you can develop and run the Google Home / Google Assistant application, without deploying to another server.
Cons
Con Works with no problems only on Linux
KDevelop is an IDE for the KDE platform. Even though it's cross-platform, it's mostly targeted at Linux systems and the versions for other operating systems are highly experimental.