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diff --git a/lib/python2.7/idlelib/README.txt b/lib/python2.7/idlelib/README.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..101f7eb --- /dev/null +++ b/lib/python2.7/idlelib/README.txt @@ -0,0 +1,63 @@ +IDLE is Python's Tkinter-based Integrated DeveLopment Environment. + +IDLE emphasizes a lightweight, clean design with a simple user interface. +Although it is suitable for beginners, even advanced users will find that +IDLE has everything they really need to develop pure Python code. + +IDLE features a multi-window text editor with multiple undo, Python colorizing, +and many other capabilities, e.g. smart indent, call tips, and autocompletion. + +The editor has comprehensive search functions, including searching through +multiple files. Class browsers and path browsers provide fast access to +code objects from a top level viewpoint without dealing with code folding. + +There is a Python Shell window which features colorizing and command recall. + +IDLE executes Python code in a separate process, which is restarted for each +Run (F5) initiated from an editor window. The environment can also be +restarted from the Shell window without restarting IDLE. + +This enhancement has often been requested, and is now finally available. The +magic "reload/import *" incantations are no longer required when editing and +testing a module two or three steps down the import chain. + +(Personal firewall software may warn about the connection IDLE makes to its +subprocess using this computer's internal loopback interface. This connection +is not visible on any external interface and no data is sent to or received +from the Internet.) + +It is possible to interrupt tightly looping user code, even on Windows. + +Applications which cannot support subprocesses and/or sockets can still run +IDLE in a single process. + +IDLE has an integrated debugger with stepping, persistent breakpoints, and call +stack visibility. + +There is a GUI configuration manager which makes it easy to select fonts, +colors, keybindings, and startup options. This facility includes a feature +which allows the user to specify additional help sources, either locally or on +the web. + +IDLE is coded in 100% pure Python, using the Tkinter GUI toolkit (Tk/Tcl) +and is cross-platform, working on Unix, Mac, and Windows. + +IDLE accepts command line arguments. Try idle -h to see the options. + + +If you find bugs or have suggestions, let us know about them by using the +Python Bug Tracker: + +http://sourceforge.net/projects/python + +Patches are always appreciated at the Python Patch Tracker, and change +requests should be posted to the RFE Tracker. + +For further details and links, read the Help files and check the IDLE home +page at + +http://www.python.org/idle/ + +There is a mail list for IDLE: idle-dev@python.org. You can join at + +http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/idle-dev |