"Python for Everybody" scripts always crash

Python
#1

I’m new to coding with no prior experience, and I’m learning out of curiosity. I use Atom Software as my coding text editor. I’m taking this very slowly, as I find programming very confusing and irritating, so I’ll be very thankful for thoughtful critique.

Anytime I run a .py script, whether it be my own or the textbook’s provided .py script, the window opens and shuts down immediately afterwards. If the script starts with an input prompt, after I type something in and press enter, the window immediately shuts down. What do I do to force the .py script to stay open, even after all code is done executing?

Thank you to whoever responds!

#2

You could start separate terminal window, and then run scripts with python <file>

#3

I recommend vs studio for an editor as support for atom will be shelved at the end of this month. I too liked atom and was disappointed in hearing the news. Visual studio can be setup to run like atom.

#4

I also recommend using Visual Studio.
It is easier, flexible,…
Atom would be good, but it’s complicated for beginners.