Boston Python workshop 2/Friday setup/Mac text editor
Our recommendation
On Mac OS, we suggest the Komodo Edit text editor.
To install it:
- Go to http://www.activestate.com/komodo-edit/downloads
- Click on Mac Disk Image (DMG), and wait for it to download.
- Start Finder
- On the left side there will be "Komodo-Edit-6" under "Devices"
- Click on "Komodo-Edit-6"
- Click on "Komodo Edit.app" in the center column and drag it to "Applications"
To run Komodo Edit:
- Start Finder
- Click on Applications on the left side under "Places"
- In the middle column, scroll down to to find Komodo Edit
- Double-click Komodo Edit
Success!
Now you have an editor that you can use to open any text file, including Python programs.
If you prefer a different editor for text, check with an instructor before moving on to make sure it will work for the weekend.