Code Editor

A code editor is a specialized text editor designed for writing and editing source code, featuring syntax highlighting, code completion, and debugging tools to enhance developer productivity. It provides a lightweight, fast environment for software development compared to full integrated development environments (IDEs).

Also known as: Text Editor, Source Code Editor, Programmer's Editor, Dev Editor, IDE Lite

Why learn Code Editor?

Developers should use a code editor for daily programming tasks, especially when working on web development, scripting, or projects that don't require the heavy features of an IDE. It's ideal for quick edits, learning new languages, or when performance and simplicity are priorities, such as in front-end development or DevOps scripting.

Learning Resources

• docs: Visual Studio Code Documentation
• tutorial: Sublime Text Tutorial for Beginners
• docs: Atom Flight Manual
• video: Vim Tutorial on YouTube
• tutorial: Code Editors Course on freeCodeCamp