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# Get an IDE

Now, I got Python. I got pip. What's this IDE?

IDE stands for Integrated Development Environment.

In simple terms, IDE is a form a terminal window that's just made for running Python and comes with a lot of bells and whistles for it.

The one that I am going to install for you is quite the vanilla flavor of the Python IDE world and if you are(or want to be) an advanced user of Python I recommend you explore additional IDE kernels. However, for now lets get started with [Jupyter](https://jupyter.readthedocs.io/en/latest/install.html).

[Jupyter](https://jupyter.readthedocs.io/en/latest/install.html) is an improved Python shell than the one you get from running `$ python` in the command-line. It has many cool functions such as copy & paste, redo/undo, creating charts in-line etc. You can find all the details on them in the [documentation](https://jupyter.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html). 

But, wait... isnt all of this becoming too complicated? Should I really be installing all of this?

Don't you worry. We have got you covered for this.

Test drive Jupyter [here](https://try.jupyter.org/). No installation needed. All features available. All within your browser.

But, if we impress you. Go ahead and install this key Python tool.

**Installation**

Installing Jupyter using pip is very simple. Just run the following command in your terminal:

```
$ pip3 install jupyter
```

That's it! No, seriously that's it.

Now you are up and running with your new IDE, Jupyter notebook and all the packages. 


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