That’s how to run a Python script in terminal or CMD. It’s a very straightforward process, but it’s extremely handy if you ever want to quickly carry out a bespoke task.

Python code is enclosed in the script tag with a type="py" attribute. Note that the code should be formatted according to Python’s conventions for indentation, or it won’t run properly.

In sum, IDLE is best for two scenarios: The first is when you want to hack together a quick Python script, and you need a preconfigured environment to work in. The second is for beginners who are ...