When comparing Eric Python IDE vs CodeMix, the Slant community recommends Eric Python IDE for most people. In the question“What are the best Python IDEs or editors?” Eric Python IDE is ranked 14th while CodeMix is ranked 31st. The most important reason people chose Eric Python IDE is:
Eric has a python debugger built-in.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Integrated python debugger
Eric has a python debugger built-in.
Pro Good project management
Pro Integration with version control software
Integrates with various VCS.
Pro Integrated class browser
With Eric you can easily browse all classes in your current Python project and display the methods for a given class.
Pro Newest Python tools for Eclipse
Innovative approach to incorporate VS Code Python dev tools within Eclipse. Includes great HTML tools for web frontend development. The best of both worlds: syntax coloring, great intellisense, validation, debug in the best Eclipse debugger, code navigation...
Pro Intellisense
Best code assist and validation available.
Pro Great debugging
Fully integrated debugging in Eclipse for python (and everything else Eclipse does so well).
Cons
Con Complex interface
Eric has a very complex UI. It overwhelms you with sections and windows and doesn't let you focus on code. Every tool is displayed on the top bars (there are 3) with no logical grouping or structure whatsoever.
Con Auto completion is not very good
The auto completion is not top-notch compared to other IDEs and text editors. In fact, many people recommend installing a third-party plugin to improve the auto completion found in Eric.
Con Works as a plugin to Eclipse
So, if you're not an Eclipse user already and just want a simple editor there are other options.
