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Update syntax / grammar of 2-code-editors
Please note that "Visual Studio Code" is listed as both an IDE and a lightweight editor. I think this is being discussed [here](javascript-tutorial/en.javascript.info#534)
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A code editor is the place where programmers spend most of their time.
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There are two archetypes: IDE and lightweight editors. Many people feel comfortable choosing one tool of each type.
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There are two main types of code editors: IDEs and lightweight editors. Many people use one tool of each type.
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## IDE
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The term [IDE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_development_environment) (Integrated Development Environment) means a powerful editor with many features that usually operates on a "whole project." As the name suggests, that's not just an editor, but a full-scale "development environment."
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The term [IDE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_development_environment) (Integrated Development Environment) refers to a powerful editor with many features that usually operates on a "whole project." As the name suggests, it's not just an editor, but a full-scale "development environment."
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An IDE loads the project (can be many files), allows navigation between files, provides autocompletion based on the whole project (not just the open file), integrates with a version management system (like [git](https://git-scm.com/)), a testing environment and other "project-level" stuff.
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An IDE loads the project (which can be many files), allows navigation between files, provides autocompletion based on the whole project (not just the open file), and integrates with a version management system (like [git](https://git-scm.com/)), a testing environment, and other "project-level" stuff.
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If you haven't considered selecting an IDE yet, look at the following variants:
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If you haven't selected an IDE yet, consider the following options:
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- [WebStorm](http://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) for frontend development and other editors of the same company if you need additional languages (paid).
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- [WebStorm](http://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) for frontend development. The same company offers other editors for other languages (paid).
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- [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) (free).
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- [Netbeans](http://netbeans.org/) (paid).
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All of the IDEs are cross-platform.
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All of these IDEs are cross-platform.
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For Windows, there's also a "Visual Studio" editor, don't confuse it with "Visual Studio Code." "Visual Studio" is a paid and mighty Windows-only editor, well-suited for the .NET platform. A free version of it is called ([Visual Studio Community](https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/community/).
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For Windows, there's also "Visual Studio", not to be confused with "Visual Studio Code." "Visual Studio" is a paid and mighty Windows-only editor, well-suited for the .NET platform. A free version of it is called [Visual Studio Community](https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/community/).
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Many IDEs are paid but have a trial period. Their cost is usually negligible compared to a qualified developer's salary, so just choose the best one for you.
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I'm using:
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- [WebStorm](http://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) for JS, and if there is one more language in the project, then I switch to one of the other JetBrains offerings listed above.
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- As an IDE for JS -- [WebStorm](http://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) (I switch to one of the other JetBrains offerings when using other languages)
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- As a lightweight editor -- [Sublime Text](http://www.sublimetext.com) or [Atom](https://atom.io/).
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## Let's not argue
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There are other great editors in our big world. Please choose the one you like the most.
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The choice of an editor, like any other tool, is individual and depends on your projects, habits, personal preferences.
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The choice of an editor, like any other tool, is individual and depends on your projects, habits, and personal preferences.

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