Emphasizing the process of learning Python programming, the JetBrains educational tool for PyCharm focuses on the specific needs of programming students and educators. The Educational Edition of PyCharm is a completely free software that offers a flexible learning platform. This edition includes most of the best features in PyCharm, while also including additional functionalities that facilitate interactive learning processes.

For example, students can follow tutorials on Python programming and receive instant feedback on coding challenges from the Educational Edition. Teachers and educators, on the other hand, can design courses (as illustrated here), tests, and assignments, all within this edition of PyCharm:

In short, the Educational Edition of PyCharm turns the IDE and its great functionalities into a learning environment, providing an interactive platform for students and teachers alike. Knowing how to use the main edition of PyCharm allows you to be more than equipped to work with this edition to create your own learning platform. More details on the software can be found at www.jetbrains.com/pycharm-edu/.

So, we have been talking about the great things in PyCharm and how it can significantly improve your productivity as a programmer. However, there will be times when a feature fails to do its job, or there is a bug within a specific element in PyCharm, causing frustration. In the next subsection, we will discuss some ways to deal with these problems when they occur.