Notepad
Notepad is a simple text editor included with Microsoft Windows, designed for creating and editing plain text files without formatting. It supports basic text manipulation, such as cut, copy, paste, and find/replace, and is commonly used for writing code, scripts, configuration files, and notes. Its lightweight nature makes it fast to launch and easy to use for quick edits.
Developers should use Notepad for quick, no-frills text editing tasks, such as modifying configuration files (e.g., .ini, .txt), writing simple scripts (e.g., batch files, HTML snippets), or taking notes without the overhead of a full IDE. It is ideal when working in environments where only basic tools are available or when speed and simplicity are prioritized over advanced features like syntax highlighting or debugging.