Thonny - Python IDE for beginners

Thonny is a Python IDE meant for learning programming. It has support of simple debugger which helps to run programs step by step, no breakpoints needed. If you use small steps, then you can even see how Python evaluates your expressions. Stepping into a function call opens a new window with separate local variables table and code pointer. Good understanding of how function calls work is especially important for understanding recursion.

Its features include Highlighting syntax errors, Mode for explaining references, Code completion, Beginner friendly system shell, Simple and clean pip GUI.