Code Editors
Popular code editors for software development.
| Editor | Developer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Studio Code | Microsoft | Most popular choice. Free, extensible, excellent p5.js support. |
| Atom | GitHub | Now owned by Microsoft. Development discontinued in 2022. |
| Sublime Text | Independent developer | Paid. Students generally use it unlicensed. Early influencer, fading in popularity. |
| GitHub Codespaces | GitHub (Microsoft) | Online version of Visual Studio Code. Cloud-based development. |