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VS Code
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Free, open-source code editor by Microsoft. Features IntelliSense, debugging, Git integration, extensions marketplace, and support for virtually every programming language.
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Cursor
freemium
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AI-powered code editor built on VS Code. Features AI chat, code generation, multi-file editing, and codebase understanding for faster software development.
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Vim/Neovim
free
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Highly configurable terminal-based text editor focused on efficiency. Neovim modernizes Vim with Lua scripting, LSP support, and an active plugin ecosystem.
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JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA
freemium
Powerful IDE for JVM languages with deep code understanding, smart refactoring, built-in tools, and extensive plugin ecosystem. Available in free Community and paid Ultimate editions.
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Sublime Text
paid
Sophisticated text editor for code, markup, and prose. Known for speed, powerful keyboard shortcuts, multiple selections, and a vast package ecosystem.
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