Autocompletion in dynamic language IDEs, specifically Python in PyDev

Question

I\'m new to Python, with a background in statically typed languages including lots and lots of Java.

I decided on PyDev in eclipse as an IDE after checking features/

Answer 1

You want IPython. As Daniel pointed out above, the interactive shell is a much better way to explore Python (and indeed, most other languages too).

This might help with setting it up on OSX.