A list of integrated development environments and code editors used for software development.
Overview
IDEs and Code Editors
IDEs (Integrated Development Environments) and code editors are tools that assist with programming and software development. IDEs provide integrated features such as code editing, debugging, building, and testing, while code editors specialize in lightweight and fast text editing. There are various options depending on the use case and programming language, including Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, and Sublime Text, making them essential tools for improving developer productivity.
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| code | slug | name | description | developer | features | license | price | primaryLanguages | type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | visual-studio-code | Visual Studio Code | A free, open-source code editor developed by Microsoft. | Microsoft | ["Git Integration","Debugging","IntelliSense","Extensions","Live Share"] | MIT License | Free | ["JavaScript","TypeScript","Python","Go","Rust","Java","C++"] | Code Editor |
| 02 | intellij-idea | IntelliJ IDEA | An integrated development environment for Java/Kotlin development by JetBrains. | JetBrains | ["Smart Code Completion","Refactoring","Database Tools","Version Control","Build Tools"] | Apache 2.0 (Community), Proprietary (Ultimate) | Free (Community) / Paid (Ultimate) | ["Java","Kotlin","Groovy","Scala"] | IDE |
| 03 | eclipse | Eclipse | An open-source integrated development environment widely used for Java development. | Eclipse Foundation | ["Plugin System","Java EE Support","Modeling Tools","Testing Tools","Version Control"] | EPL-2.0 | Free | ["Java","C/C++","PHP","Python","JavaScript"] | IDE |
| 04 | sublime-text | Sublime Text | A fast, lightweight text editor featuring multi-cursor editing. | Sublime HQ | ["Multiple Cursors","Goto Anything","Command Palette","Split Editing","Package Control"] | Proprietary | $99 (one-time) | ["Python","JavaScript","Go","Ruby","Markdown"] | Code Editor |
| 05 | pycharm | PyCharm | A Python-specific integrated development environment by JetBrains. | JetBrains | ["Python Intelligence","Web Framework Support","Scientific Tools","Database Support","Remote Development"] | Apache 2.0 (Community), Proprietary (Pro) | Free (Community) / Paid (Pro) | ["Python","JavaScript","HTML/CSS","SQL"] | IDE |
| 06 | webstorm | WebStorm | An integrated development environment for JavaScript/TypeScript by JetBrains. | JetBrains | ["Smart Editor","Framework Support","Version Control","Testing","Debugging"] | Proprietary | Paid | ["JavaScript","TypeScript","HTML","CSS","Node.js"] | IDE |
| 07 | vim | Vim | A highly capable text editor featuring modal editing. | Bram Moolenaar (Community) | ["Modal Editing","Extensible","Lightweight","Cross-platform","Macro Recording"] | Vim License | Free | ["All"] | Code Editor |
| 08 | atom | Atom | A hackable text editor developed by GitHub. | GitHub (Discontinued) | ["Hackable","Package System","Git Integration","Smart Autocomplete","Multiple Panes"] | MIT License | Free | ["JavaScript","HTML","CSS","Python"] | Code Editor |
| 09 | netbeans | NetBeans | An open-source integrated development environment managed by Apache Software Foundation. | Apache Software Foundation | ["Multi-language Support","GUI Builder","Maven/Gradle Support","Debugging","Profiling"] | Apache 2.0 | Free | ["Java","PHP","JavaScript","C/C++","HTML5"] | IDE |
| 10 | xcode | Xcode | An integrated development environment for macOS/iOS app development by Apple. | Apple | ["Interface Builder","Simulator","Instruments","Source Control","SwiftUI Preview"] | Proprietary | Free | ["Swift","Objective-C","C/C++"] | IDE |
| 11 | android-studio | Android Studio | The official integrated development environment for Android app development by Google. | ["Emulator","Layout Editor","APK Analyzer","Profiler","Firebase Integration"] | Apache 2.0 | Free | ["Kotlin","Java","C++"] | IDE | |
| 12 | visual-studio | Visual Studio | An integrated development environment for Windows by Microsoft. | Microsoft | ["IntelliSense","Debugging","Azure Integration","CodeLens","Live Unit Testing"] | Proprietary | Free (Community) / Paid (Pro/Enterprise) | ["C#","C++","Visual Basic","F#","JavaScript"] | IDE |
- Visual Studio Code - Official Site official
- IntelliJ IDEA - Official Site official
- Eclipse - Official Site official
- Sublime Text - Official Site official