Setting up PyCharm

With PyCharm's powerful functionalities at our disposal, we might be tempted to jump right in and work on our Python projects. However, it can be more beneficial for us to work on some initial settings and configurations before interacting with an actual Python project.

After all, with your development environment set up and optimized to your preferences, you will be set on the right track with PyCharm.

General preferences

Within the welcome window of PyCharm, you will notice a dropdown named Configure in the bottom right-hand corner. With this dropdown, you can manage several general options regarding your PyCharm software, such as checking for updates or managing your license. However, we will be...