The best tools for working with Google App Engine Python

Question

I'm an existing C# (ASP.NET MVC 3 years +), C++, Javascript developer, and have done a bit of Python development in my time.

I'm looking to take on a Google App Engine Python project and essentially I feel a bit lost without a decent integrated IDE experience + Data Management tool with GUI. Is GAE just for hardcore developers that can code right first time, in vim? I feel like I'm wasting time on things that could honestly code in 5 mins in a more Established framework.

I'm currently using the Eclipse plugin, and trying to view all the elements in an array while paused. I'm drilling into objects, but can't seem to find the list.

Is this just something that can't be done with App Engine at the moment, if so please do help me!

I also assume there is no amazing data management tool yet?

Answer 1

I have used both Wing IDE Pro and PyCharm. Both are great lightweight IDEs but for me Pycharm is the winner for Google App Engine development. It has built in support for GAE.