Spyder is an open-source, interactive development environment for scientific computing in Python. It is designed to provide a powerful yet easy-to-use software development environment for users to create, debug, and test scientific projects and applications. Spyder is available for both Windows and macOS, and is available as a stand-alone application or as a part of the Anaconda Python distribution. Spyder provides a comprehensive set of tools for editing, running, and debugging code, including an advanced text editor, a variable explorer, an IPython console, and a debugger. Its advanced text editor allows users to write and edit code in multiple languages, including Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and others. Spyder also includes an array of other features, such as an integrated documentation viewer, interactive help and documentation, code completion, and more. Spyder's powerful debugging capabilities allow users to debug and run their code more quickly and efficiently. Overall, Spyder is an excellent choice for scientific computing and software development in Python. With its powerful features, intuitive interface, and robust support, Spyder is a great choice for both beginners and experienced users alike.
Discontinued The project is no longer updated. The latest version, 4.2, released in June 2013, can still be downloaded from SourceForge.