Choosing the right editor is almost as controversial as choosing the right religion. Don’t worry; it’s not as bad as the internet makes it seem. Choosing the right or wrong editor won’t make or break your career, although it still remains an important decision that you must make. Take the following into consideration when choosing an editor:
- Is this editor supported by the community?
- Will this editor be available 5 – 10 years in the future?
- Can I extend this editor with my own plugins?
- Can this text editor help me be more productive?
These are some of the basic questions that you should be asking about your editor. I have compiled a list of editors for you to choose from. The level you are at in your career will determine what editor you decide to use.
What about an IDE? Also known as Integrated Development Environments, these types of applications are used to help you create your programs. I would highly discourage you from using them. Why? Because you need to be able to understand the tools that are used outside an IDE, such as interpreters (Node.js), build tools (Gulp, Grunt), and package managers (npm). Once you master these tools, you will learn to appreciate an IDE and all its features.
I always had a passion for the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and I knew I wanted to do something to make a difference in the world. I just didn’t know where to start. I was an immigrant in a new country, grew up in a tough environment, and wasn’t sure how… Read More
