How to get quick documentation working with PyCharm and Pytorch

Getting Started with PyCharm and PyTorch

Installation and Setup

• Install PyCharm Community Edition or Professional Edition: https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download/
• Install PyTorch: https://pytorch.org/get-started/locally/
• Create a new PyCharm project and configure the PyTorch interpreter.

Generating Documentation with PyCharm

Using Docstrings

• PyCharm provides excellent support for docstring generation. Simply type triple quotes (“”” “”””) above a function, class, or method definition.
• Press **Ctrl+Q** or **Cmd+Q** to access the quick documentation for any object.
• PyCharm will automatically generate a basic docstring template that you can then populate with documentation.

Example:

  def my_function(x, y): """Calculates the sum of two numbers. Args: x (int): The first number. y (int): The second number. Returns: int: The sum of x and y. """ return x + y  

Using the PyCharm Help Menu

• Go to **Help > Documentation**. This will open a browser window with PyTorch documentation.
• Use the search bar to find specific classes, methods, or concepts.

Using PyTorch Documentation

Official Documentation

• The official PyTorch documentation is a comprehensive resource for everything related to PyTorch: https://pytorch.org/docs/stable/index.html
• It includes detailed explanations of classes, methods, functions, and tutorials.

Community Resources

• Many other resources are available online, including blog posts, tutorials, and forum discussions.
• Search engines like Google and Stack Overflow can be helpful for finding answers to specific questions.

Tips for Efficient Documentation

• Use clear and concise language in your docstrings.
• Provide examples to illustrate how to use the documented object.
• Keep your documentation up-to-date as your code evolves.

Conclusion

Using PyCharm and PyTorch’s excellent documentation tools can significantly improve your productivity and understanding of PyTorch. By following these tips, you can easily access and create the documentation you need to work effectively with PyTorch.