How to troubleshoot PyCharm’s “scanning files to index” issue and improve indexing performance.

PyCharm is one of the most popular Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) for Python development. However, one of the common issues faced by PyCharm users is the “scanning files to index” message that appears when opening a project or creating a new one. This message can take a long time to complete, causing frustration and delays in development. In this article, we will explore some tips on how to troubleshoot this issue and improve PyCharm’s indexing performance.

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