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Geany is a powerful, stable and lightweight programmer's text editor that provides tons of useful features without bogging down your workflow. It runs on Linux, Windows and MacOS is translated into over 40 languages, and has built-in support for more than 50 programming languages. One the primary reasons for Geany's existence is that there is a need for a decent, GUI, lightweight, cross-platform, flexible and powerful IDE/editor. Many editors meet one or more of these requirements but fall short on others. Using the GPL v2 license, Geany assures that not only can you customize and hack it, but that everyone benefits from changes the community makes. Many parts of Geany are heavily customizable like color themes (Geany Themes) or adding new filetypes. Furthermore, Geany provides many settings to let you adjust it to your needs and preferences. Many supported filetypes including popular programming languages like C, Java, PHP, HTML, JavaScript, etc.

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Helix Editor is a powerful, modern text editor designed for developers seeking a fast, customizable, and efficient editing experience. Built with a focus on productivity, Helix uses a modal editing style inspired by Vim, which allows users to navigate, select, and manipulate text seamlessly through intuitive keyboard shortcuts. It offers a robust set of features including syntax highlighting, multi-caret editing, and support for languages like Rust, Python, and JavaScript. Helix also integrates with the Tree-sitter parsing library for precise syntax-aware editing, making it easier to work with complex code structures. With a minimal interface and a strong focus on performance, Helix Editor provides an ideal environment for programmers who prioritize speed and flexibility in their development workflow.

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The core of extensible programming is defining functions. Python allows mandatory and optional arguments, keyword arguments, and even arbitrary argument lists. Whether you're new to programming or an experienced developer, it's easy to learn and use Python. Python can be easy to pick up whether you're a first-time programmer or you're experienced with other languages. The following pages are a useful first step to get on your way to writing programs with Python! The community hosts conferences and meetups to collaborate on code, and much more. Python's documentation will help you along the way, and the mailing lists will keep you in touch. The Python Package Index (PyPI) hosts thousands of third-party modules for Python. Both Python's standard library and the community-contributed modules allow for endless possibilities.

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Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is Microsoft’s open-source AI code editor designed to make coding faster, smarter, and more collaborative. It supports thousands of extensions and nearly every programming language, offering developers a lightweight yet powerful environment for writing, testing, and debugging code. With AI-powered features like GitHub Copilot, Next Edit Suggestions, and Agent Mode, VS Code helps you code with precision, automate complex tasks, and streamline development workflows. It integrates seamlessly with cloud services, remote repositories, and tools like Git, Docker, and Azure. The editor is fully customizable, allowing you to personalize your layout, color themes, and keyboard shortcuts. Whether coding locally or in the browser, VS Code delivers a complete development experience for individuals and teams alike.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Developers searching for a programmer's text editor designed to optimize their workflow

Audience

Developers

Audience

Developers interested in a beautiful but advanced programming language

Audience

Developers, data scientists, and engineering teams seeking a customizable, AI-powered code editor that enhances productivity, supports all major languages, and integrates seamlessly with cloud and collaboration tools

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
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Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

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Screenshots and Videos

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Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

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Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 3.0 / 5

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features 0.0 / 5
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ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.9 / 5
support 4.8 / 5

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Geany
Founded: 2021
www.geany.org

Company Information

Helix Editor
helix-editor.com

Company Information

Python
Founded: 1991
www.python.org

Company Information

Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
code.visualstudio.com

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Categories

Categories

Categories

Categories

Software Documentation Features

Access Roles / User Permissions
Automatic Documentation Generation
Collaboration Tools
Docs Web Hosting
Feedback Capture
Markdown Support
Multiple Formats Support
Multiple Versions Support
reStructured Text Support
Version Control
Webhooks
WYSIWIG Editor

Source Code Management Features

Access Controls/Permissions
Bug Tracking
Build Automation
Change Management
Code Review
Collaboration
Continuous Integration
Repository Management
Version Control

Text Editors Features

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

Integrations

.NET MAUI
Azure Machine Learning
CUDA
Codepad
Data Sentinel
DataChain
DataHawk
Flexprice
Getgud.io
Helios
Hunch
Logfire
Monster API
OpenTelemetry
PyCharm
QuickEdit
Stenography
Stickler CI
Towhee
ZeroPath

Integrations

.NET MAUI
Azure Machine Learning
CUDA
Codepad
Data Sentinel
DataChain
DataHawk
Flexprice
Getgud.io
Helios
Hunch
Logfire
Monster API
OpenTelemetry
PyCharm
QuickEdit
Stenography
Stickler CI
Towhee
ZeroPath

Integrations

.NET MAUI
Azure Machine Learning
CUDA
Codepad
Data Sentinel
DataChain
DataHawk
Flexprice
Getgud.io
Helios
Hunch
Logfire
Monster API
OpenTelemetry
PyCharm
QuickEdit
Stenography
Stickler CI
Towhee
ZeroPath

Integrations

.NET MAUI
Azure Machine Learning
CUDA
Codepad
Data Sentinel
DataChain
DataHawk
Flexprice
Getgud.io
Helios
Hunch
Logfire
Monster API
OpenTelemetry
PyCharm
QuickEdit
Stenography
Stickler CI
Towhee
ZeroPath
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