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VinodKumar9 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Analyst at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Consultant
Top 10
Offers a smart assistant feature that highlights errors and provides easy fixes, user experience could be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "The integrated code structure makes coding more organized and manageable compared to using Python alone."
  • "The user interface and overall user experience could be more intuitive to make it easier for users to navigate and utilize the software effectively."

What is our primary use case?

I switch between using Visual Studio and PyCharm depending on the task at hand. In Visual Studio, I work on Q, while in PyCharm, I handle Python-related tasks.

What is most valuable?

In PyCharm, the process of creating folders in Python is straightforward and efficient. It offers a smart assistant feature that highlights errors and provides easy fixes. The integrated code structure makes coding more organized and manageable compared to using Python alone. PyCharm supports remote development and has debugging functions that allow me to track the flow of code and pinpoint errors accurately. The code analysis capabilities in PyCharm are beneficial for structuring code and identifying areas that need improvement or debugging and PyCharm enhances my coding efficiency and helps me effectively manage and analyze my code.       

What needs improvement?

I think there are a few areas where PyCharm could improve. Firstly, the pricing for the professional edition can be quite high, especially for users who need access to advanced features. Next, the user interface and overall user experience could be more intuitive to make it easier for users to navigate and utilize the software effectively. Another aspect is PyCharm is specialized for Python development, it would be beneficial if it could support a wider range of languages to cater to diverse programming needs. PyCharm could optimize its disk space usage in the next version, perhaps by introducing a lighter version or implementing features that reduce the storage footprint. This would be especially helpful for users dealing with a significant amount of code and projects.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have experience with PyCharm.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

In terms of stability, I would rate PyCharm at six, as there have been instances of it breaking or getting stuck.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

My rating for PyCharm's scalability would be around seven, considering the advanced features related to purchase.

How are customer service and support?

Regarding technical support, we haven't contacted them yet as we are using the free version. When comparing PyCharm to other products like Visual Studio or Jupyter Notebook, those are preferred for certain tasks.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup for PyCharm was straightforward and easy. I'm currently using the desktop version, not the paid version.

What about the implementation team?


Integrating PyCharm with other products from different vendors is also easy and doesn't take much time. The IDE works well, whether it's PyCharm or Visual Studio's IDE, and handling porting issues is also simple.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate PyCharm at seven, and I would recommend it to beginners or those starting with Python programming for its ease of use.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1698624 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Data Scientist at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Real User
A very intuitive solution that works very well when dealing with complex projects
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution has a great debugging feature."
  • "Notebooks in PyCharm is not as intuitive as it could be."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case is for optimization of algorithms and machine learning, as well as for writing Python codes. We are customers of PyCharm and I'm a data scientist and machine learning engineer. 

What is most valuable?

The solution provides a good comprehensive debugging feature that I like and which is easy to use. This product is for bigger or more complex projects. I find PyCharm very intuitive.

What needs improvement?

I'd like to be able to use Notebooks in PyCharm it would be good to have that ability. It's there but not as intuitive as the other features in the solution. They give some functionality to use Python Notebook, but it's not great.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The performance is good and stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I use PyCharm for its scalability, it's a valuable feature. I am currently the main user, others in the company use Java; they're using mostly SQL and I'm extensively using PyCharm.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

In addition to PyCharm, I use some other tools such as Jupyter Notebook or Spyder, but I prefer PyCharm if I'm working on a complex project.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

If you compare PyCharm to Spyder or Jupyter Notebook, PyCharm is better for more complex projects. If I need to write smaller code or for checking purposes, I use Jupyter Notebook. PyCharm is more scalable than Jupyter. 

What other advice do I have?

This is a good solution and I recommend it. I rate PyCharm nine out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1781622 - PeerSpot reviewer
Lab Head at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 10
User-friendly product with good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "The product's IDE feature is quite user-friendly."
  • "They should improve the product's interactiveness."

What is our primary use case?

We use the product primarily for data processing.

What is most valuable?

The product's IDE feature is quite user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

They should improve the product's interactiveness. There could be a specific feature for it similar to Visual Studio Code.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using PyCharm for five years now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability-wise, there are no issues.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used VS Code before. In comparison, PyCharm has good IDE features.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup may take some time to complete if you don't have prior experience working with the product. Otherwise, the process is simple.

What other advice do I have?

I rate PyCharm a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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