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Thonny

brew install --cask thonny v5.0.0

Python IDE designed for beginners with built-in visualizer and debugger.

Why you might care

Thonny excels at teaching Python through its visual step-by-step execution, variable inspector, and simple interface that hides complexity. Ideal for students and newcomers learning programming fundamentals without overwhelming features.

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