PyCharm is the most popular cross-platform IDE used for Windows Mac and Linux operating systems. It offers some of the best features to its users and developers in the following aspects −
- Code completion and inspection
- Advanced debugging
- Support for web programming and frameworks such as Django and Flask
PyCharm is available in three editions: Professional, Community, and Edu. The Community and Edu editions are open-source projects and they are free, but they have fewer features. The Professional edition is commercial and provides an outstanding set of tools and features.
In this tutorial, we will guide you to install the PyCharm in your windows system. Follow the step-by-step procedure to make the error-free installation.
System Requirements for PyCharm
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
| RAM | 4 GB of free RAM | 8 GB of total system RAM |
| CPU | Any modern CPU | Multi-core CPU. PyCharm supports multithreading for different operations and processes making it faster the more CPU cores it can use. |
| Disk space | 2.5 GB and another 1 GB for caches | SSD drive with at least 5 GB of free space |
| Monitor resolution | 1024×768 | 1920×1080 |
| Operating system | Officially released 64-bit versions of the following:macOS 10.13 or later,macOS 10.13 or later | macOS 10.13 or later |
Step by step process for installing PyCharm in windows OS
Step 1:To download the required packages visit the given link https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download/ .Here we will be selecting the community package as this is free and includes all the basic features whereas the professional package is free only for few days and users have to buy a license for further use.
Step 2:Download the community package. Once the download is complete, run the executable file (.exe).
Step 3:If required change the installation path, otherwise, click on Next.
Step 4:If you want you can create a shortcut on the desktop and click on Next.
Step 5:In choose start menu folder, we will be selecting JetBrains and click on Install.
Step 6:Wait for the installation to complete
Step 7:Once the installation is completed, check the Run on PyCharm Community Edition box and click on Finish.
Step 8:Check the box and click on Continue.
Step 9:And at last, the following page appears.
Here you can create new projects where you can start from scratch.
Happy coding..!!
