Python and Django IDE with remote editing?

Question

I am looking for an IDE that will allow me to edit remote Python projects, as well as have decent Django support, remote command execution, and possibly remote debugging. I tried PyCharm and Aptana with PyDev, but I will not be able to configure them for remote editing. Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

I have a Pycharm installation on Ubuntu 10.10. The key is to use "sshfs" - it maps to my web host - via ssh. These are the prerequisites: ssh access, sshfs. (if you cannot find a way to map ssh to a shared Windows drive).

So, once ssh, sshfs are configured, I create local Linux locally - so my web host directory appears locally as "/ webhostx". From now on, Pycharm (or WingIde or any editor) does not take care that "/ webhostx" is a truly remote folder mounted locally.

If all else fails, there is always Emacs (all inclusive :-)).

Pycharm also has a remote debugging feature - I am testing it using my host (webfaction).

Answer 2

Emacs has tramp for remote editing on top of ssh, ftp or other protocols (works out of the box). nxhtml supports editing Django templates (configuration required). I do not know about remote debugging. I have never done that.

Of course, Emacs is a lifestyle, not an editor, as most of its users will tell you to be warned.

Answer 3

Try WingIDE .