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Python Tutor

Visualizes the execution of programs in Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, C, and C++.

Made by Philip Guo

  • Developer Tools

  • code-visualization

  • Javascript

  • Python

What is Python Tutor?

Python Tutor is a web-based tool that allows users to visualize the execution of programs written in various programming languages, including Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, C, and C++. The application provides a step-by-step representation of how the computer executes each line of code, making it an invaluable resource for learners who struggle to understand the inner workings of their programs. With Python Tutor, users can write and execute their code directly within the browser, enabling a seamless and interactive learning experience. The tool's versatility in supporting multiple programming languages empowers users to explore and understand a wide range of programming concepts, from control flow and data structures to function calls and object-oriented programming. By visualizing the program's execution, Python Tutor helps overcome a fundamental barrier to learning programming, fostering a deeper comprehension of the underlying principles and dynamics at play

Highlights

  • Supports a diverse range of programming languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, C, and C++
  • Provides a step-by-step visualization of program execution, enabling users to understand the inner workings of their code
  • Allows users to write and execute programs directly within the web-based application
  • Facilitates the learning of programming concepts such as control flow, data structures, function calls, and object-oriented programming
  • Designed to help overcome the common challenge of understanding how the computer executes code

Platforms

  • Self-Hosted
  • Online

Languages

  • English

Features

    • Interactive Visualization

    • Process Visualization