source code editor

A source code editor is a text editor program designed specifically for editing the source code by programmers and web-developers. It may be a standalone application or may be built into an integrated development environment (IDE) or web browser.

Examples:

• Sublime Text – a cross-platform source code editor with a Python application programming interface (API).

• Notepad++ – a text editor and source code editor for use with Microsoft Windows. It supports tabbed editing, which allows working with multiple open files in a single window.

• Adobe Dreamweaver – a web design and development application that combines a visual design surface known as Live View and a code editor with standard features.

Here are some features designed to simplify and speed up input of source code:

• A source code editor can check syntax while code is being entered and immediately warn of syntax problems.

• Search and replace across multiple files.

• Auto indent and syntax highlighting for different languages.

• Downloadable extensions.

• Line numbering and word wrapping.