Notepad++
Notepad++ is a free, open-source text and source code editor for Windows, designed as a more powerful alternative to the built-in Notepad. It supports syntax highlighting and code folding for over 80 programming languages, along with features like tabbed editing, macro recording, and plugin support. It is widely used by developers for editing configuration files, scripts, and lightweight coding tasks.
Developers should use Notepad++ for quick editing of text files, configuration files (like JSON, XML, or YAML), and small scripts due to its fast load times and extensive language support. It is ideal for tasks where a full-featured IDE is unnecessary, such as debugging logs, batch file creation, or making quick changes to code snippets, especially in Windows environments.