Python programming and debugging tools (ActivePython)

ActivePython is a dedicated Python programming and debugging tool launched by ActiveState. It is another version based on Python2.7! The purpose of ActivePython is to make Python easier to install and use, and can be applied to common operating systems! ActivePython provides convenient and fast installation steps, combined with common Python modules, allowing you to use Python more conveniently. At the same time, ActivePython still belongs to the Python development group, so there is no need to worry about its compatibility with Python! If you are developing using Python, I believe ActivePython should be your choice.

What is the difference between Python and ActivePython?

ActivePython contains a complete Python kernel, which directly calls the official Python open source kernel. In addition, there is an IDE required for Python programming, and some Python Windows extensions are added. It also provides all services for accessing Windows APIs. Although ActivePython is not open source like pure Python, it can also be downloaded and used for free.

python is the official version, and activepython is a superset of python that includes the official version and adds some other software packages, libraries, etc., and then repackages it.

activepython is customized by the Red Hat company. python usually refers to c-python, which means it is written in C language. It's open source. Activepython is a binary distribution package compiled by the redhat company itself and modified some by itself.

It is basically compatible with python. But it has its own benefits. For example, under Windows, it integrates the win32 API. In addition, under Linux, if sometimes we cannot find the installation package. If you can't compile it yourself, you can download activepython and install it. This is also possible.

In short, it is a personalized customized binary distribution package for python.

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