Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code is an open-source code editor that supports multiple platforms.

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  • It supports a broad range of programming languages like C++, Python, and Java.
  • Runs on multiple operating systems including macOS, Linux, and Windows.

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  1. AtomA text editor designed for developers.PaidFading
  2. CodeBlocksFree
  3. WebStormWebStorm, a JetBrains IDE, is a ready-to-use tool for JavaScript and TypeScript development.Paid
  4. IntelliJ IDEAPaid
  5. Jupyter NotebookPaid
  6. CodePenAn online editor for HTML, CSS and JavaScript, with live preview.Free

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