WYSIWYG Editor
A WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor is a user interface tool that allows users to create and edit content in a visual format that closely resembles the final output, such as a webpage or document, without needing to write raw code like HTML or CSS. It provides a graphical interface with formatting options like bold, italics, and layout controls, making it accessible to non-technical users. Common examples include editors in content management systems (CMS) like WordPress or website builders.
Developers should learn or use WYSIWYG editors when building applications that require user-generated content, such as blogs, forums, or CMS platforms, to enable non-technical users to create and format content easily without coding knowledge. They are also useful in rapid prototyping or internal tools where quick content creation is needed, reducing the learning curve for end-users. However, developers must ensure these editors produce clean, accessible HTML and integrate securely to prevent issues like cross-site scripting (XSS).