# Daily Bell Ringer — Setting Up IDEs & Development Environments (CodeHS, W3Schools, Python IDLE)

- Link: https://doss.academy/course-3-introduction-to-programming/unit-1-what-is-programming-program-development-life-cycle-pdlc/lesson-3-setting-up-ides-development-environments-codehs-w3schools-python-idle-c3u1l3/daily-bell-ringer/
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:29:57-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

Course 3: Introduction to Programming / Unit 1: What Is Programming & Program Development
Life Cycle (PDLC) / Lesson 3: Setting Up IDEs & Development Environments (CodeHS,
W3Schools, Python IDLE)

## Before we begin

What features does an IDE provide to help programmers spot syntax errors?

Record your initial thinking. Be ready to explain your reasoning and revisit your
response after the lesson.