PyCharm

Since the code is python, pycharm is lighter on resources, and there is no need to use the full Intellij IDE.

The project management is easier in PyCharm and for a sample project you probably don't need the complex project management in intellij. I definitely wouldn't use two IDEs at the same time, unless you got too much machine capacity and like more complex interactions.

If you're building apps with machine learning libraries that are not available with pub.dev (ie. scikit learn, keras) on flutter, you are better off building with Kivy. For every other scenario, Flutter is miles ahead. Be it performance, UI components, customization, scope, type safety, speed, stability, native implementations of libraries like notifications, maps, payment systems, local storage etc. Not all python libraries are compatible with ARM that runs on most smartphones. Flutter now has support for certain tflite models that can run ML algorithms.

Our organization uses Flutter in the front end and a combination of Python and JS along with Firebase in our backend. I would recommend the same. Don't reinvent the wheel, use the tools best available and supported.

Just an FYI: don't do flutter tutorials online. Watch one and start making your apps, trust me you'll figure it out yourself and will be able to pick it up by doing.

Flutter is better it's easy to learn, build fast in both Android and iOS.

PyCharm (pro) - great editor designed specifically for Python and python apps - complex (good for configurability, bad for simplicity) - expensive ($200 first year, $120 third year)

PyCharm (free) - same as above but without a REST client or support for other web development tools (which you will likely end up using) - ok to get your feet wet (you can always upgrade later) Full comparison: https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/features/editions_comparison_matrix.html

VS Code (free) - Configurable "IDE" with support for most modern languages - TONS of simple-to-install extensions that add functionality - Great docs and UI

Sublime Text (free) - one of the most minimal editors out there - it just works

It's really down to personal preference. But I would recommend downloading all of the FREE editors, getting setup in each, and keeping only the ones you like.

My personal choice for web development is VS Code but I started with Pycharm (free), and use Sublime text on occasion.

Just focus on learning and developing and you will find what features you're looking for.

While you are quite likely to eventually want to upgrade to the pro version, the community version of PyCharm is suitable for large projects.

PyCharm's background 'linting', refactoring tools, folding, navigation and integration with git make the learning needed to use it pay dividends in productivity very quickly.

I use Intellij IDEA Ultimate for javascript development and testing. Everything is configured and run smoothly. Visual Studio Code is a basic editor with a rich set of plugins. Making them to work smoothly is challenging sometimes. If you don't have a license for the Ultimate Edition, you can use Intellij EAP builds. The best judgement is to test both tools and see where you perform your work more efficiently. I'd recommend Intellij IDEA IDE for professional development.

Pycharm is great for python development, but can feel sometimes slow and community version has Somme very annoying restrictions (like they disabled jupyter notebooks plugin and made it premium feature). I personally started looking into VS Code as an alternative, and it has some very good potential. I suggest you take it into account.

The Community version of PyCharm is free and should give you what you need to get started with Python. Both PyCharm and IntelliJ are made by JetBrains. IntelliJ is initially focused on Java but you can get plugins for lots of other things. I subscribe to JetBrains' Toolbox: https://www.jetbrains.com/toolbox-app/ and have access to all of their great tools.

Hi, I have used PyCharm, Sublime Text and Atom. PyCharm is very heavy and it contains many extra functions which have not any use for beginner. Atom has slow startup but after that is runs smoothly but not recommended for weak hardware. Atom has great community and bunch plugin support. You can manually install plugins in atom with you need. Sublime Text is really very fast and I think it can smoothly run on weak hardware. I personally using Atom on one computer and VScode on other computer both are great but VScode has better startup time.

At end IDE is not going to make you a pro. When I was beginner I used notepad and then Atom for working fast. I used a simple text editor named MousePad for many months because I got syntax highlighting for mine very weak PC.

It is a full featured IDE, refactoring and debugging are very powerful in PyCharm, compare to other two.