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1) The plugin which I use to develop Python programs on Eclipse is Pydev. It’s a free
plugin and can be downloaded from here Download

2) Install the Pydev by just following the instructions

3) Once the Pydev is installed open eclipse

4) Goto Window -> Preferences -> Pydev -> Interpreter Python

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5) Click on the New Button

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6) Select the path where the “python.exe” is present and click on OK

7) If the path is successfully found the screen should look like this

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Click on OK. Now goto Window -> Open Perspective

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9) Select the Pydev perspective , which means the plugin is successfully configured and you are ready to write the first program.

10) Goto File -> New -> PyDevProject

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11) After Click on Finish , the project appear is “PyDev Package Explorer”.

12) Right Click on src -> New-> PyDev Module

13) Enter the name of program and click on Finish.

14)The screen should appear as follows:

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16) Instead of “pass” write

print “Hello World”

17) Run the program with the play button as a normal java program runs.

18) Check the console screen to see “Hello World”