Calltips are those fancy little tooltip-like things that pop up when you type something in your code editor. They give you hints and suggestions for what functions, methods or variables might be available to use at that point in your code. And let me tell ya, theyre a game changer!
So how do we activate calltips? Well, it depends on which text editor or IDE (Integrated Development Environment) you’re using. For example, if you’re using PyCharm, all you have to do is press Ctrl + Space (Windows/Linux) or Command + Space (Mac). If youre using Visual Studio Code, its Ctrl + Shift + Space (Windows/Linux) or Command + Shift + Space (Mac).
Once calltips are activated, you’ll see a list of suggestions pop up. These suggestions will include functions and methods that are available in the current scope, as well as any imported modules that might be useful at this point in your code. And if you hover over one of these suggestions, youll get even more information like what arguments it takes or what type of data it returns!
Calltips can also help you avoid typos and syntax errors by suggesting the correct spelling for a function or variable. For example, if you accidentally spell “print” as “prnt”, calltips will suggest the correct spelling before you even hit Enter. And if you try to use an undefined variable in your code, calltips will let you know that it doesn’t exist and offer suggestions for what might be a better alternative!
They may seem like a small feature, but they can save you time and frustration by helping you write cleaner, more efficient code. And the best part? Theyre totally free!
Now go ahead and try them out for yourself. You won’t regret it!