Code Editors - Falicer/Project_Tech_2021 GitHub Wiki
What are good code editors to use?
There's no definite list about which editor is the best because in the end it's all based on personal preferences, so here I will list 5 code editors with their features.
The image will link you to their respective site so be sure to check that out!
VSCode
Features
- Customizable
- Easy integration with terminal
- Built-in Git with commands
- Works cross-platform
- Debugging tool in the editor
- Relatively easy to use
- Lightweight
- Compatible with almost every programming language
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Atom
Features
- Package Manager for plugin support
- Smart autocompletion
- Multiple panes editing
- Command Palette support
- Cross-platform
- GitHub support
- Code sharing and collaboration with teletype
- Open-source
- Easy customization and styling
Platforms
- OS X
- Windows
- Linux
Brackets
Features
- Adobe photoshop integration
- Real-time visualization with live preview
- Inline editing
- Lightweight
- Extension support
- Git Support
- Autoprefixer
- Cross-platform
Platforms
- Linux
- Windows
- MacOS
Sublime Text (2)
Features
- Split editing
- Cross-platform
- High performance
- Multiple selection
- Customization
- Quick project and file switching with shortcuts
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Notepad++
Features
- Code auto-completion
- Syntax highlighting
- Lightweight
- Higher performance
- Customization
- Search and replace functions
- Autosave function
Platforms
- Windows
My choice?
I used all of these before but in my opinion for this project VSCode would be the best to use with the quick terminal acces!
Sources
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