Programmers, what Text Editor Do You Use?

[hellocat 308]

So, I am pretty curious as to what text editors everypony uses. I personally use Vim (A LOT of Vim), Eclipse, Aptana Studio, Netbeans, or Geany depending on what it is that I am working on.

 

I've recently been trying out SublimeText 2 a bit, and I like it a fair amount, but I'm not sure if it is worth switching to considering how much I like Vim.

 

I know this will probably create a flame war, but the only beverages I've had today have been alcoholic so I am not in the right mind to make smart decisions http://mlpforums.com/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/wink.png

 

EDIT: I've been using Emacs with EVIL mode since a couple weeks after I posted this. I get the editing speed of Vim and the power of Emacs, so it's been awesome.

Edited December 1, 2013 by kotakotakota

[Ashbad 969]

gVim is great, though I've been using Notepad++ a lot lately. I haven't been the fan of full-blown IDEs lately, they generally have less capable editors built in, I've been mostly opting to go the route of build scripts, makefiles, and ANT scripts.

[MVC NVMXD JVRXD 2,406]

I've been looking for a suitable linux-compatible editor. I think VIM should be good.

But back in my Windows days, Notepad++ was the shit. It had some valuable features.

[hellocat 308]

gVim is great, though I've been using Notepad++ a lot lately. I haven't been the fan of full-blown IDEs lately, they generally have less capable editors built in, I've been mostly opting to go the route of build scripts, makefiles, and ANT scripts.

 

Ah, right, Notepad++ is a great choice for the Windows platform. I've been working entirely in a Linux platform for years (when I need to do Windows work, I write the code in Linux and test it in a VM). I agree, often times the full-blown IDEs just get in the way, especially if you are working on something quick and simple. It's interesting that you mentioned gVim. I actually use straight console driven Vim. Is there any advantages in using gVim?

[Alaxandir 93]

I use solely Notepad++. You cant beat the features and simplicity of the program and it works for most languages.

[hellocat 308]

I've been looking for a suitable linux-compatible editor. I think VIM should be good.

But back in my Windows days, Notepad++ was the shit. It had some valuable features.

 

Check out SublimeText2. I know it costs $50, but the evaluation version doesn't have a time limit. It is pretty cool. I am considering possibly switching to it. Another good one to look at is Geany.

[Celtore 2,770]

Im a big fan of Vim myself, but i'm more of a hobbyist. Kate (the default editor in the K desktop environment) is also not too bad of an editor for small projects and scripts.

[Ashbad 969]

 

Ah, right, Notepad++ is a great choice for the Windows platform. I've been working entirely in a Linux platform for years (when I need to do Windows work, I write the code in Linux and test it in a VM). I agree, often times the full-blown IDEs just get in the way, especially if you are working on something quick and simple. It's interesting that you mentioned gVim. I actually use straight console driven Vim. Is there any advantages in using gVim?

 

I use Notepad++ under DragonflyBSD and Gentoo too

 

gVim basically is the console Vim -- it just has a top bar with easy-to-access tools, really.

[tanoshii 131]

Notepad++ on Windows, TextWrangler on Mac and Nano on Linux. I've never really been a fan of vim :/.

[Tol'Satha 163]

Used visual studio in my early days, then switched to netbeans, and currently using notepad++.

Still a young filly when it comes to programming, but i love it, and i hope to make a living out of it one day.

[hellocat 308]

I use solely Notepad++. You cant beat the features and simplicity of the program and it works for most languages.

 

Features-wise, it is pretty easy to beat. The overall slickness and the experience though? Notepad++ definitely does a good job with those.

 

Im a big fan of Vim myself, but i'm more of a hobbyist. Kate (the default editor in the K desktop environment) is also not too bad of an editor for small projects and scripts.

 

+1 for KDE.

 

I use Notepad++ under DragonflyBSD and Gentoo too

 

gVim basically is the console Vim -- it just has a top bar with easy-to-access tools, really.

 

Isn't Notepad++ Windows only? Are you running it through Wine?

 

As for gVim... I think I'll just stick with cli Vim then

 

Notepad++ on Windows, TextWrangler on Mac and Nano on Linux. I've never really been a fan of vim :/.

 

I have a friend who swears by TextWrangler. It seems pretty slick and nice. I'll admit I don't like Nano very much... It has a severe shortage of features :/ But admittedly, Vim has a very very steep learning curve, and it is hard to pick up, so I understand that a lot of ponies prefer Nano.

 

Used visual studio in my early days, then switched to netbeans, and currently using notepad++.

Still a young filly when it comes to programming, but i love it, and i hope to make a living out of it one day.

 

Good luck!!

 

 

I'm surprised at how many Notepad++ users there are. Also, I'm surprised at the lack of Emacs... I would have imagined someone would have come about and told me that Emacs is better than Vim by now

[Nintendo 64 12]

Notepad++ all the way. If you're one of those script kiddies, then use Visual Studio 2010. I suggest you learn a language instead of using crappy ol' Visual Studio 2010.

[hellocat 308]

Notepad++ all the way. If you're one of those script kiddies, then use Visual Studio 2010. I suggest you learn a language instead of using crappy ol' Visual Studio 2010.

 

Lol I know A LOT of developers who work in a professional environment with Visual Studio. Albeit, I personally don't use Notepad++ OR VS because I'm under Linux and I prefer to do everything the old fashioned way (Vim!! )

[PlunderSteed 1,252]

I use solely Notepad++. You cant beat the features and simplicity of the program and it works for most languages.

 

This. I've used it for ASP.NET and alongside an SDK for a handheld platform. It's simple, customizable and has drag-n-drop portability.

 

The strangest IDE I've used was Visual J++ 6.0. It was what a modding team was using when I joined, so I was pretty much stuck with it.

 

The oldest IDE I've used is GWBASIC for DOS 3.0. It was old when I was young.

Edited August 13, 2012 by NLR Soldier

[Nintendo 64 12]

Lol I know A LOT of developers who work in a professional environment with Visual Studio. Albeit, I personally don't use Notepad++ OR VS because I'm under Linux and I prefer to do everything the old fashioned way (Vim!! )

 

I prefer Notepad++ over VS2010 because you can do a crapload of programming languages. It's okay if you use Vim, though. I'm sure it's fine.

[hellocat 308]

This. I've used it for ASP.NET and alongside an SDK for a handheld platform. It's simple, customizable and has drag-n-drop portability.

 

The strangest IDE I've used was Visual J++ 6.0. It was what a modding team was using when I joined, so I was pretty much stuck with it.

 

The oldest IDE I've used is GWBASIC for DOS 3.0. It was old when I was young.

 

Is J++ a .NET implementation of Java? That seems bizarre indeed especially considering C#/.NET was created in order to directly compete with Java....

 

I prefer Notepad++ over VS2010 because you can do a crapload of programming languages. It's okay if you use Vim, though. I'm sure it's fine.

 

I'm really surprised, you make it sound like you haven't heard of Vim..... Am I really getting that old?

[Evilshy 5,090]

I write code in text messages on my phone, email them to myself, then copy/paste them directly into a custom compiler I wrote in binary a few years ago.Get on my level.

 

 

I use Notepad++

 

Edited December 2, 2013 by Evilshy

[Binary Blast 27]

I use either Eclipse or MonoDevelop, they work pretty well for IDEs but if your looking for text editors specificly notepad++

[Cygnus 60]

I just use Notepad++ and what are all these fancy things.