Do I need to install or configure anything if I want to use Kate to learn Python. A lot of YT tutorial recommended Pycharm but the file is so big…
I would mention that PyCharm is worth downloading for learning Python.
It will help you a lot, especially with catching problems with the positional nature of Python.
I second what @dalto says. Kate is a text editor, not specifically a code editor. For beginners, software like PyCharm is more suited.
As others have said, PyCharm is big because it’s a full IDE, but as a beginner, having that instant feedback, pre-configured setup is a time-saver. That’s why it is recommended. Right now, as someone who gets into programming, focus on learning the basics, seeing if you enjoy the process of coding and whatnot, don’t worry too much with setting up things like LSPs and whatnot. It’s not worth the hassle right now.