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Please note that "Visual Studio Code" is listed as both an IDE and a lightweight editor. I think this is being discussed [here](https://github.com/iliakan/javascript-tutorial-en/pull/534)
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A code editor is the place where programmers spend most of their time.
There are two archetypes: IDE and lightweight editors. Many people feel comfortable choosing one tool of each type.
There are two main types of code editors: IDEs and lightweight editors. Many people use one tool of each type.
## IDE
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."
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."
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.
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.
If you haven't considered selecting an IDE yet, look at the following variants:
If you haven't selected an IDE yet, consider the following options:
- [WebStorm](http://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) for frontend development and other editors of the same company if you need additional languages (paid).
- [WebStorm](http://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) for frontend development. The same company offers other editors for other languages (paid).
- [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) (free).
- [Netbeans](http://netbeans.org/) (paid).
All of the IDEs are cross-platform.
All of these IDEs are cross-platform.
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/).
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/).
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:
- [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.
- As an IDE for JS -- [WebStorm](http://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) (I switch to one of the other JetBrains offerings when using other languages)
- As a lightweight editor -- [Sublime Text](http://www.sublimetext.com) or [Atom](https://atom.io/).
## 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.
The choice of an editor, like any other tool, is individual and depends on your projects, habits, personal preferences.
The choice of an editor, like any other tool, is individual and depends on your projects, habits, and personal preferences.