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| Fact | Arduino IDE | Thonny |
|---|---|---|
| Debugger | IDE 2 provides an integrated live debugger; debugging became stable in release 2.3. | Its debugger runs programs step by step without requiring breakpoints and can show expression evaluation. |
| Editor | IDE 2 includes a modern editor with code autocompletion and code navigation. | The editor highlights syntax errors and variable occurrences, and distinguishes local variables from globals. |
Arduino IDE plans
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Pick Arduino IDE if…
It suits students, makers, and professional developers creating projects with physical electronic devices. The editor and CLI support both graphical and text-based workflows.
Pick Thonny if…
Thonny suits beginners learning Python who want an IDE with visual explanations of code, variable scopes, and step-by-step debugging. It also fits users who want a free environment across Windows, macOS, or Linux.