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Transitioning from the interactive console to writing multi-line code requires saving files with a .py extension.
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Python files can be created in simple text editors or IDLE, saved to the local machine, and executed via the IDLE Run Module (F5) or the command prompt using the 'python filename.py' command.
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IDEs like PyCharm or Eclipse provide advanced project management, custom formatting (like font size adjustment), and powerful developer tools.
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Debugging allows developers to trace code execution line-by-line using breakpoints and keyboard shortcuts like F8 (Step Over) to monitor variable values and catch bugs.