Comparison of the best text editors for web developers

Imagine the following situation: You wake up in the morning, unconcerned and unaware of what will pop up in your mind next. But then, it happens. Out of nowhere, this amazing idea for a new webapp comes to your mind. Good ideas are rarely, having one is a gift.

The idea is stuck in your mind and it won’t get out anytime soon. Without hesitation, you throw your plans for the day away and start thinking about the webapp. The idea gets you all hyped up and excited and you start coding right away. But wait … there’s one problem. What text editor should you use?

Notepad++? Nah, you wouldn’t like the old-school design.
Wordpad? Hell no.
Vim? No, why should you use a Volvo when there are five Ferraris left in the garage?

Choosing your text editor is a big thing. The decision will have a tremendous impact on your whole work, your workflow, programming style and even on your productivity.

The idea in your mind may be unbelievable and mind-blowing, but you have to take a minute to pick your editor wisely. You can change it after a while, you’re not married to your text editor, but it is a important decision.

That’s why I wrote this story. I considered a few factors:

That’s basically it. Let’s dive into it.

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