The first step in creating your first Python program is to open PyCharm and create a new Python file. To do this, open PyCharm and click "File" > "New Project".

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PyCharm: Here's what Python programming language developers get in new IDE update Developer tools maker JetBrains has released PyCharm 2020.1, the latest version of its IDE for Python programming.