Python debugger A Python debugger was recently added to the PyDev plug-in. To use it, set a breakpoint by clicking to the left of the line of code you’d like to break on within the Python editor. In Figure 6, I set a breakpoint at line 1830 of feedparser.py. Then select the Python module within [...]
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Editor features The PyDev 0.4 release added a function and import hyperlink feature to the Python source editor. If you hold down the control key while hovering over an import or a function call that is on the PYTHONPATH, PyDev will display a hyperlink, allowing you to navigate to the source of the import or [...]
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Working with source code I do most of my Python work within the Resource perspective. Switch into the Resource perspective, and in the Navigator view at the top left, double click on the file feedParserTest/src/feedparserTest/FeedparserTest.py. The Python editor opens the file, parsing the Python syntax for syntax coloring and syntax checking (see Figure 3). If [...]
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Setting the Python interpreter The PyDev Debug preferences let you choose the Python interpreter that PyDev will use to execute your Python code. If PyDev is not able to find your Python interpreter, or if you want to use a different one, configure it here (see Figure 2).
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PyDev preferences window The PyDev preferences can be reached via Window > Preferences and selecting Pydev (see Figure 1). The first set of preferences lets you change settings on how PyDev treats tabs within source code, and to change syntax coloring. Figure 1. PyDev preferences window
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