What is Code Editor?
A program designed specifically for writing and editing code
Why It Matters
Code editors provide features like syntax highlighting and auto-completion that make coding easier
Real-World Example
VS Code, Sublime Text, and Cursor are popular code editors
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Related Terms
IDE
Integrated Development Environment - a specialised program for writing, testing, and debugging code
Terminal
A text-based interface for running commands on your computer
Full-stack
Working on both the frontend (what users see) and backend (the server and database) of an application
TypeScript
JavaScript with added type checking that catches errors before your code runs
JavaScript
The programming language that makes websites interactive and dynamic
Environment Variables
Secret settings stored outside your code, like passwords and API keys