Installing and Testing PyCharm Installation. To get started, download and install the community version of PyCharm (make sure not to download the free trial of the professional version):. Mac Download (Open the downloaded.dmg file and drag PyCharm into your Applications folder) Windows Download (Open the downloaded.exe file and install PyCharm, using all the default options. There's a community edition (with limited features) that's free to use. You can also get a 30-day trial of the Professional edition.
Dear Student!
Up until now you’ve been using PyCharm Community. Since the “Backend Technologies” class is starting soon, it’s time for you to upgrade to the next level of coding 🙂
To further develop your programming skills, we’ve provided you with a code for 6 months of free access to PyCharm Professional version.
Step-by-step guide:
1. Go to: https://www.jetbrains.com/store/?fromMenu#personal?billing=yearly
2. Find the “PyCharm Professional” product and choose “Buy now”.
3. Enter an email address that hasn’t been used previously, not even to download a trial (the code we’re providing works only with new user accounts).
4. Choose your country, then read and accept JetBrains Account Agreement, and click „Proceed as new customer”.
5. Make sure the „Personal annual subscription” option is chosen.
6. Look for the „Have a discount code?” field and input your code there to activate your free 6-month subscription.
7. Provide your first and last name.
8. Choose „I have read and I agree to the JetBrains Account Agreement, JetBrains Purchase Terms, and Toolbox Subscription License Agreement” option.
That’s it!
Now check the email you’ve entered. The guide on what to do next sent to you by Jet Brains should be there already.
Remember: DO NOT activate the code before the start of the „Backend Technologies” class. Otherwise you’ll lose the access to the Professional version before the course ends.