Best source code editor in Linux?

Question

What is the best source code editor? In the Windows world I did all my work using Visual Studio. When I wrote Linux code I had to use CodeWright, then SSH my files to a remote Linux box to build and test all my code.

My employer just set me up with a new Dell yesterday. I requested no OS, so I could put Linux on it, and not have to deal with our clueless IT department. I have Linux up and running, and I am putting Open Office on it as well. I need a good source code editor. I am not planning on working out of Gedit, or Vim. I want something like CodeWright, but for Linux. What do you use?

Answer 1

My preferred editor is Scite - But if you prefer something more advanced I think you should check Bluefish



http://bluefish.openoffice.nl/index.html

Answer 2

Codewright Editor

Answer 3

I use NetBeans, requires the JRE, and you can add C/c++, python, php, and others. Just about all of it except Perl. For Perl I use Padre, a slick little IDE only for Perl. Really, I found NetBeans to link faster the external libraries faster and better than many others.



You should have got the Dell with Windows. Same price. At one time Dell would ship with Ubuntu, but they didn't want to get bogged down with phone support.

Answer 4

If you're writing C and C++ code then it's generally best to avoid using an IDE. Features like auto-completion don't go well at all with C. Knowing how to use editors like emacs and vim is very useful, as is knowing how to write and use makefiles.

Answer 5

What programming language are you employing? On domicile windows, seen Studio is the king. Others comprise Dev C++, it somewhat is loose. there is likewise Notepad++ it somewhat is almost a extra progressed Notepad. On Linux you have: CodeBlocks, Vim, Codelite, Anjuta. those are loose. Others comprise: Eclipse, NetBeans for Java etc. There are too many to point all. Google them to locate extra information.

Answer 6

First make sure you have gcc installed (you probably already do). If you want an IDE for C/C++ then I recommend Code::Blocks.



http://www.codeblocks.org/

Answer 7

NetBeans, Code: Blocks and Eclipse are all amazing.

Answer 8

I use the Code:Blocks IDE