Python Editor: Sublime Text

In this lecture, we learn about Sublime Text, a lightweight and powerful code editor commonly used for writing Python programs.

Sublime Text is:

• Lightweight and cross-platform.
• Fast and efficient with minimal system requirements.
• Beginner-friendly, while still supporting advanced developer workflows.
• Available in both free and licensed versions.
• Backed by strong community support.

Why Use Sublime Text?

• Simple and easy-to-use interface for beginners.
• Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Supports multiple programming languages, including Python.
• Provides features like syntax highlighting, plugins, and customization.
• Lightweight compared to full IDEs like PyCharm or VS Code.

Steps to Run Python Code in Sublime Text

Step 1: Download Sublime Text

Download the latest version of Sublime Text according to your operating system:
Download Sublime Text

Step 2: Install Sublime Text

• Run the downloaded installer.
• Follow the setup instructions to complete the installation.

Step 3: Open Sublime Text

• Launch the editor after installation.

Step 4: Write Python Code

Example:

print("Hello World")

Step 5: Configure Build System

• Go to Tools > Build System > Python. This tells Sublime to run your code using Python.

Step 6: Run the Code

• Open your saved .py file in Sublime Text.
• Press Ctrl + B (Windows/Linux) or Command + B (macOS).
• Sublime will run your code and display the result at the bottom of the editor.

Example:

Hello World

Summary

Sublime Text is an excellent choice for Python beginners due to its speed, simplicity, and ease of setup. It provides a great balance between being lightweight and offering enough features to get started with Python programming.