Intro to the Geany IDE

This is a quick video overview of the free and open source Geany IDE which will help you get started using it.
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Here is a link to the video I mentioned where I talk about the different editors I've used over the years and why I've chosen Geany: • Q&A: What IDE do I Use?
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[@Ezra-bt6oz]

Such a big help thanks man! Can't wait to begin my journey lets gooo!

[@TokyoEdTech]

You're welcome - good luck!

[@xrafter]

This editor is so light!

[@TokyoEdTech]

Right! Love it!

[@linuxrant]

I was curious how would Geany perform with python. I must say it is impressively convenient with that compile and build button. I would go with Geany, if it were not for Kate's features. I started to learn python right now, but if I want to use a lightweight IDE I go with Kate. It has to be set up to be like an IDE but its pretty simple, pip3 install jedi and pysl (for python), tick few boxes in Kate configuration(enable LSP Client, builtin konsole terminal (or make a quick kbd shortcut for running the code)), and it also supports git. Kate much like geany is very customizable, and as a KDE fan it's just my Kup of tea :) For learning I work with PyCharm. It's quite heavy but gives formatting corrective suggestions has a really good autocomplete, and provides debugging and tutorials. And both of them are much faster than VSCode :)

[@TokyoEdTech]

Great overview of Kate! Another reason I use Geany is that it is cross-platform. My students all use Mac laptops so I wanted to have something that worked on Mac and Linux so I could make videos on either system and they'd match.

[@linuxrant]

@@TokyoEdTech Geany is a great piece of software, like many free and open source programs.

[@aliencreation8744]

Thanks, i might try this too i have one question, is it true the pip installation system is now considered non secure?? ive heard certain distributions dont really care for pip any more and um, do you need any dependencies, like pysmell or others listed on the kde website???

[@laxmanneupane1739]

Sweet! What a powerhouse little beast!

[@TokyoEdTech]

@@laxmanneupane1739 Indeed!

[@encapsulatio]

Would be greate to see a in depth comparison of Geany and Kate with all the features they currently have and if you still think Geany is better.

[@TokyoEdTech]

That would be interesting. I don't really have time to tackle that one. I haven't used Kate in ages. Is it cross platform? One reason I stick with Geany is that it is available on Mac, which is what my students use.

[@encapsulatio]

@@TokyoEdTech Yes it's also available on Mac. And as opposed to Geany it also has LSP support and that makes it future proof, while Geany will loose people because it's not very concerned with having support for LSP.

[@TokyoEdTech]

@@encapsulatio Thanks for the info - I'll give it a go! One thing I like about Geany is it is a very small download - 27MB for the Mac version. Kate is around 80MB. I remember trying to install Kate once on Gnome and had to install almost all of KDE. That looks like it is no longer the case. Will try it out - thanks!

[@TokyoEdTech]

@@encapsulatio I just spent about 10 minutes messing around - I tried python and java and couldn't figure out how to run the files. I use Geany with ages 11 and up - Kate is not very intuitive by comparison.

[@JacobClarke661]

Hey! Have you ever competed in the Google coding competitions?

[@TokyoEdTech]

Howdy - nope.

[@aramis61]

Please make a video on how to install plugins in Geany. Thank you!

[@tbcastleman927]

How is your IDE in Dark Mode? I can change my text box color scheme all day but I want to GUI to be dark.

[@TokyoEdTech]

In Geany go to View, then Color Scheme. You can then choose. However, you may need to download themes from here: www.geany.org/download/themes/

[@tbcastleman927]

@@TokyoEdTech That only changes the color scheme of my editor window, where I type the code. Your toolbar is dark. Like it's dark where your compile button is. My is white and doesn't change with any color scheme I try.

[@TokyoEdTech]

That is determined by the OS. I'm using Ubuntu which has a dark mode option.

[@tbcastleman927]

@@TokyoEdTech Awww.......that sucks. Gotcha. Thanks.

[@TokyoEdTech]

@@tbcastleman927 You're welcome.

[@kromydas5063]

Can you please do a "How to install FFMPEG Module in python" tutorial? I've checked a lot of sites and videos and found nothing. Someone suggested a bunch of steps, and I gotta tell you all, Im not a computer wizard. (srry if ur the guy who suggested 8 steps, appreciate it but I don't know how to do what you said)

[@TokyoEdTech]

I don't really know much about that - my understanding is you just install FFMPEG in your OS and then use it via the os module.

[@nosnos6379]

Great introduction for newbies like me, thanks, bro!

[@TokyoEdTech]

You are welcome. Keep on codin'!

[@manuelrinconalcala4140]

I do not see the option for terminal

[@TokyoEdTech]

It might not be available on Windows.

[@goldahong4392]

Hi Sir, can i download and use Geany IDE in UNIX shell environment? Thanks

[@TokyoEdTech]

Geany is available on Linux - that's what I use.

[@genkiferal7178]

how can I get markdown's internal links to open so i can edit those, too? I see the link in Markdown Preview, but when I click on them (options are Open Link and Open in new window), nothing happens. Once, somehow, it opened in the markdown preview pan, but the colors were off and I couldn't edit the file. I'd like a command to open it in another editor if possible.

[@TokyoEdTech]

That's a good question - not really sure if that is possible.

[@aidanw2587]

How do you set the app to dark mode? mine defaults in light mode...

[@TokyoEdTech]

Go to View -> Color Scheme. You can download more choices here: www.geany.org/download/themes/ I use Bespin.

[@fabianrr]

Hello, thanks for the video, how to split the tabs?

[@TokyoEdTech]

Check under plugins - there is one called Split Window. Enable that then you can split the windows (in the Tools menu).

[@leoshat]

Hey Ed-sensei, thanks for this great video! I’d love to work in this IDE for my future projects, because it seems so lightweight and practical... but i have one problem though, I don’t know how change it to dark mode from light mode. Will you do a tutorial on how to change to dark mode from light mode somewhere in the future?

[@leoshat]

I checked some videos in KZbin, but they’re too complicated!

[@TokyoEdTech]

There are themes you can download - but the way you install them will vary from operating system to operating system. You can download them here: www.geany.org/download/themes/

[@ayanupadhaya6972]

Can you start video series of html,css and javascript course?

[@TokyoEdTech]

I might do a really basic one this summer - stay tuned!

[@mongojrttv]

im using windows and i have a folder saved on my computer when i use geany to create a python file i cannot save that file to the folder on my computer.

[@TokyoEdTech]

That's a tough one - check the permissions on that folder.

[@Boehoehuahoei]

If you write (python) software with Geany does is fall under derivative work? Meaning all software written with Geany must be published under the GPL license?

[@TokyoEdTech]

Nope - you can do whatever you want with your code. If you want to update Geany itself and distribute it, then it is covered under the GPL.

[@amica7664]

Hi everyone! What to do when in java it says : Could not find or load main class? I can't fix this

[@TokyoEdTech]

This typically happens when your classname and filename are different.

[@Someone-qz1lc]

Thanks bro... I was looking for some alternative.... Thank you very much ❤️...

[@TokyoEdTech]

Happy to help!

[@LenCedeno]

Can someone recommend a simple video or list instructions on how to use the debugger in Geany for a Windows 10 platform? Or can TokyoEdtech do a video? Thanks much!

[@TokyoEdTech]

I'm curious about this one too. I did some Googling and there was a plugin for debugging at one point, but I don't know if it is active anymore.

[@kauntey101]

I really loved geany

[@TokyoEdTech]

Me too!

[@noahz3429]

hi how are you doing Tokyo membership going well

[@noahz3429]

try get a sponsor i mean 32k subs is a lot

[@TokyoEdTech]

Moving right along!

[@TokyoEdTech]

It's a good idea, but I'm really focusing on growing membership at this time. Maybe when I hit 50k?

[@noahz3429]

@@TokyoEdTech ok

[@alirezadehghani2876]

Very useful video. Thanks!

[@TokyoEdTech]

Thanks - glad I could help. Keep on codin'!

[@omkarjadhav5598]

Thanks for the video 🎉

[@TokyoEdTech]

You're welcome - Geany is underrated!

[@VivaLaRazsa]

Your voice is pretty charming, you should do a podcast lol

[@TokyoEdTech]

Thanks - I'll think about it!

[@canadianbro9327]

What computer are you using?

[@TokyoEdTech]

If you mean the hardware, there is an affiliate link in the description. If you mean the operating system, Ubuntu. LINK: ubuntu.com/desktop

[@ollerius0760]

Hello! Thank you for showing us, it worked for me with python, but it dont worked with java, so can u make a tutorial how to install Java correctly? Thankful for it

[@TokyoEdTech]

Hiya - just go to the download page and download the correct SDK for your operating system. LINK: www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase-jdk15-downloads.html

[@aliencreation8744]

Thanks i dont think id ever find the part about python 3

[@TokyoEdTech]

Sure thing. Yeah that was a tough one to sort out. Keep on codin'!

[@SkyFly19853]

Oh... I might try... I actually use multiple text editors... more options are better than one... 😏

[@TokyoEdTech]

I agree!

[@SkyFly19853]

@@TokyoEdTech Yes, indeed!

[@joshuahuang4324]

I use geany and pycharm

[@TokyoEdTech]

@@joshuahuang4324 Yay!

[@SkyFly19853]

@@joshuahuang4324 I use Sublime, Spyder, etc... 🤔😏

[@tomipe745]

Accidentalmente cerre Geany y perdí el código. Hay alguna forma de recuperarlo?

[@TokyoEdTech]

Sorry, I don't think so. Lo siento. Creo que no es posible.

[@Masda.X]

Whenever I run it on terminal it says "python not found" EDIT: IT worked after changing to python 3. Thanks for tutorial 💚

[@TokyoEdTech]

Glad you got it sorted... Enjoy Geany!!!

[@obengkuning3260]

it's need more plugin like emmet, prettier, lint, and tabnine

[@TokyoEdTech]

It is a bit more limited compared to other projects, but for beginners it has everything they need.

[@takeabreakguru5159]

Did it supports for windos 7 lenenovo i2 2 gb 32gb

[@TokyoEdTech]

It's one of the most lightweight text editors around - it will definitely work on your system.

[@Fishesandchippies]

Thankyou SM I thought I was gonna be stuck forever 💀😑🤣

[@thech0sen1]

Just got the notification...

[@TokyoEdTech]

Enjoy!

[@microcodes6887]

Very much helpful tutorial

[@TokyoEdTech]

Thanks - glad to hear it! Geany is underrated!

[@arnoldthegreat4138]

can u code c# in this ide?

[@TokyoEdTech]

I believe so, but I haven't tried it yet myself.

[@arnoldthegreat4138]

@@TokyoEdTech ah thanks

[@TokyoEdTech]

No worries.

[@davidisfrench6560]

hoW DArK mOdE? My eyes hurt at night when i dont have dark mode

[@TokyoEdTech]

Go to: View -> Change Color Scheme

[@davidisfrench6560]

@@TokyoEdTech tyyy

[@jorgekrzyzaniak7617]

Your syncthing wants your attention

[@TokyoEdTech]

Haha - it's persistent!

[@mrjed]

i kept thinking this was adam savage cause of your voice

[@TokyoEdTech]

I wish!

[@UltraLightDashFlawless]

Thanks Bro ;)

[@TokyoEdTech]

Sure thing. They just released version 2.0 a couple of days ago. Check it out!

[@UltraLightDashFlawless]

@@TokyoEdTech Thanks Again Bro 👍

[@meyers0781]

It is just recently I discovered this and I can say bye bye to Notepad++ biased activism and terrible practice of introducing bugs so the users can see the activism!

[@TokyoEdTech]

It's a pretty good editor - it's got its quirks, but overall, pretty good!

[@qzorn4440]

Why are there so few geany python example videos? Thonny seems to be very easy to use for Raspberry pi examples for hobby projects. geany error??? No rule to make target stop The code is a workable Python3 example. Visual Studio Code or PyCharm has great support.

[@TokyoEdTech]

That's a great question. I'm a big Geany fan and I use it with all my classes (python, java, html, css, and javascript).

[@isaacbunsen5833]

I will never pronounce it with a soft G. I refuse.

[@TokyoEdTech]

Be strong!!!

[@sujathayadala6783]

Hi sir,I am trying to run my code it on terminal it shows "/tmp/geany_run_script_P1BTG1.sh: 7: python3geany.py: not found" how can I fix my problem please tell me.Thank you

[@TokyoEdTech]

Probably in your build menu, you need a space after python3.

[@xrafter]

@@TokyoEdTech thanks. I am sure if that's work he will be thanking you.

[@xrafter]

Download python3 and try again. The last version of python3 I have is 3.10.9

[@xrafter]

Note: in many linux distros python 2 and 3 are available and can be used together. Python 2 usually "python", python3 usually "python3". At least that's in ubuntu 20.04, which what I use in WSL2

[@TokyoEdTech]

@@xrafter Thanks for the tip!