Atom is a free and open-text editor that is user-friendly, customizable, and mobile. It is a desktop application built on HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and Node.js, and operates using the Electron framework. Atom boasts of simplicity, flexibility and effectiveness that appeal to many developers, expert and novice alike. It is so simple that even those with minimal coding experience can easily learn the system almost instantly. Compatible with OS X, Windows, or Linux, Atom flaunts versatility not offered by other text editors.
Show MoreAtom Text Editor is free and open-source, which means you are free to download the application to your desktop and fire away. Developed by GitHub, Atom is a fully-featured application that works smoothly on OS X, Windows, and Linux, and lets you write codes faster and smarter, thanks to its flexible autocomplete feature.
Atom Text Editor is integrated with four user interface and syntax themes, and you can add more themes by downloading them from the Atom community or build your own. Customization is also easy with Atom. You can tweak and modify your UI with ease, thanks to its Javascript construction.
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Atom is a free and open-source text editing service that can be installed on Windows, OS X, and Linux devices.
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PROS: Once you instal Atom you’ll see how simple and easy to use is. It offers great add-ons and plugins and all of these make the tool an IDE. With it you can do exactly what you need you can lightwight and customize it according to your needs. I like that I can tune the functionality the way I want. I like the tweaking when optimizing my workflow.
CONS: It requires some set up but once you set it up you can save the preferences and plugins and you can re-use them over again. Also, when searching to find out what you need can be time wasting so you can use ful featured options to find what you need.
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PROS: I like Atom code editor because it is open source based. Its extensions are usefuk and it supports almost all programming languages such as Java, C++, JavaScript and others. I can search for keywords across the directory that is loaded into the editor.
CONS: Even though it has Vim extension is not intuitive when emulating commands. If you take advantage of the built-in keyboard commands instead of trying to override them then this product is great for you.
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This is highly customizable editor tool
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PROS: I like that this tool offers great set of themes and plugins that are great for customizing your own text editor the way you want. Also, I like that it remembers lot of steps so you don’t have to worry about losing information even after the restart. Furthermore, they constantly release new updates and improve details.
CONS: In the beginning the start time was extremely slow but they have improved the speed. If you need to work with large files then the editor may run slowly or it may crash.
It is regularly updated and developed
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PROS: Atom offers a great length of opportunities for my workflow. Working with Sublime Text for long, the switch to Atom was bliss. It is a based on web technologies which makes it easy to extend the editor in whole. This was a great add-on to my work.
CONS: Despite all the benefits it comes with as a text editor, it has few glitches that need improving. The one that caught my eye is that it has a slow start when you launch at first. This is especially the case when you are using large files.
Utilizes minimum resources as compared to other text editors
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PROS: It is no short of plugins as it is an open-source. The user interface is simple and you can use the settings to your preference. It offers a great platform on which you can write your plugins without much hustle. Since it is community based, you can find recent plugins from the community with ease as they are updated and developed now and then.
CONS: It can be slow for those who use it for basic editing roles. However, when you compare it with Netbeans and Eclipse, it is faster. I also find the plugins for project organization to be very simple.
I’m very satisfied with Atom capabilities
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PROS: I like that I can download bot code interpretation and community run packages. When you write PHP inside of an HTML element the code interprets both HTML code and PhP code so this keeps the software relevant. I started using typescript languag s instead of searching for new text editor.
CONS: There is no support for importing from our old system.
I highly recommend this code editor tool
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PROS: I like that it has large community and it offers great set of themes and packages so you can do whatever you want. It is extremely customizable and web based editor and its API is always open to new integrations. You can find models, add consoles, documentation, linters and other. With Git and Github integration we can easily accelerate our development.
CONS: They could work on the speed and they could include some modules like SFTP integration. Also, the integration with Git is awesome but it needs more work on it in order to grow strong.
Helps to manage and run projects with ease
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PROS: It is everything a web and app developer would need. It offers great features and a chance to expand yourself. The community gives this tool the needed oomph for users to take advantage of. It is the best of all other text editors due to its open-source nature. Part from that, it is compatible will all operating systems for PCs.
CONS: I did not find the integration of Atom with Git to be as good as that of VSCode, although this may vary based on one’s preferences. Since I work with different lengths of files, the text editor does not offer a wide range of options for tab lengths. It also does not support mobile OS and Chrome which would be better if it did.
With this tool you can do everything you want when coding
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PROS: Once you instal Atom you’ll see how simple and easy to use is. It offers great add-ons and plugins and all of these make the tool an IDE. With it you can do exactly what you need you can lightwight and customize it according to your needs. I like that I can tune the functionality the way I want. I like the tweaking when optimizing my workflow.
CONS: It requires some set up but once you set it up you can save the preferences and plugins and you can re-use them over again. Also, when searching to find out what you need can be time wasting so you can use ful featured options to find what you need.
Efficient and fast tool in writing code
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PROS: If you love speed, then Atom offers that and more. It is an open-source, which means you get everything you want from the community. It was able to eliminate the frustrations I got from the closed-source Sublime Text. It makes it easier to customize the system according to your needs, which is a plus.
CONS: When customizing the system to your liking, it can take time. You need to set up the plugins and this can take a long time to complete. The developers should automate the whole think so that you only need to synchronize the plugins and settings to fit your needs. Also, it would be better if it had a drag and drop feature to eliminate the workload and save time.
Offers many plugins from the community
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PROS: As it is powered by Github, Atom has a lot to offer. It has many plugins to help you make the best use of the text editor. When you compare it with other similar applications such as Sublime Text, Atom is free, offers built-in plugins and a community that is relevant to how well you can utilize the tool.
CONS: Although it offers a great platform on which you can manage your admin operations, it can be slow. It occupies a lot of space for your internal memory. If your PC or laptop does not have a huge internal memory, the tool will take a lot of time to launch. This can be disappointing in general.
This is free code editor solution
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PROS: I like Atom code editor because it is open source based. Its extensions are usefuk and it supports almost all programming languages such as Java, C++, JavaScript and others. I can search for keywords across the directory that is loaded into the editor.
CONS: Even though it has Vim extension is not intuitive when emulating commands. If you take advantage of the built-in keyboard commands instead of trying to override them then this product is great for you.
Great code editor solution
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PROS: The integration with Github is powerful and it allows us to track diffs and commits. It offers great set of features like lightness, external integrations, nice design and ability to customize it according to your needs. Also, I like that this tool is easy to use.
CONS: I had some issues with 3rd part plugins. Also, there are some issues when trying to run both Atom versions: stable and beta.
It speeds and increases workflow
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PROS: It has everything you need for a text editor. The open-source that comes with Atom is one way to ensure that you get what you need for coding. It helps you to customize the platform based on your preferences. For example, if you do not like how it looks, you can change the color by going to the settings. The community is at your disposal to help you deal with specific issues. It updates regularly its features to help address text editor problems as they happen. When you compare it with Sublime Text, it has better and more up to date features to offers. It is also compatible with all platforms, which adds to its availability and flexibility.
CONS: It would be nice if it had a block close feature built-in. This would help you to close a code block and work on another code block. It can save time and space when you are coding.
Allows me to develop web applications with ease
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PROS: It is open to everyone as it is written HTM, CSS and other web technologies. With such a platform it gives much room for improvement by other developers din the community. When you compare it sublime text, it receives regular updates and developments, which means that it gets better with time.
CONS: Although the support team is alert and efficient, the tool has some issues that need debugging. It can be slow at times when performing different tasks. When you want to rename a file, it limits you in terms of the length of the file name. Also, there are those who experience problems when they try to open big files, this has not been the case for me as my workflow is light.
I highly recommend this code editor tool
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PROS: I like that it has large community and it offers great set of themes and packages so you can do whatever you want. It is extremely customizable and web based editor and its API is always open to new integrations. You can find models, add consoles, documentation, linters and other. With Git and Github integration we can easily accelerate our development.
CONS: They could work on the speed and they could include some modules like SFTP integration. Also, the integration with Git is awesome but it needs more work on it in order to grow strong.
The best text editor for writing code
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PROS: It is supported by a community that is vibrant and updates newly developed plugins on a regular basis. All features you find in the closed-source Sublime Text you will find in Atom. Since it is open-source, it gives developers a great platform to me up with new plugins. It has a simple interface and thus easy to use. You can also customize it according to your liking which makes it look attractive. It also supports Linux OS.
CONS: The load time can lag a lot especially for PCs that are not up to standard. When it comes to large files, opening them can be a huge issue. Some plugins can be unstable in terms of functionality. However, Atom has a built-time rating feature that helps you to view the rating of a plugin before you can adopt it.
Full-service text editor with a great community
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PROS: It integrates well with Git and since it is built by GitHub, it can be trusted as the best text editor. It is highly customizable which allows you to change the interface based on your taste and preferences. It is easily hackable as it is built on web technologies, which allows the web developers in the community to alter and develop new and up to date plugins.
CONS: Although an open-source and thus up to date in terms of the plugins, it does not have intellisense. It would be better if it could support such a feature. However, since development of the tool is ongoing, they may consider taking that direction.
I’m very satisfied with Atom capabilities
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PROS: I like that I can download bot code interpretation and community run packages. When you write PHP inside of an HTML element the code interprets both HTML code and PhP code so this keeps the software relevant. I started using typescript languag s instead of searching for new text editor.
CONS: There is no support for importing from our old system.
This is highly customizable editor tool
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PROS: I like that this tool offers great set of themes and plugins that are great for customizing your own text editor the way you want. Also, I like that it remembers lot of steps so you don’t have to worry about losing information even after the restart. Furthermore, they constantly release new updates and improve details.
CONS: In the beginning the start time was extremely slow but they have improved the speed. If you need to work with large files then the editor may run slowly or it may crash.
This is free code editor solution
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PROS: I like Atom code editor because it is open source based. Its extensions are usefuk and it supports almost all programming languages such as Java, C++, JavaScript and others. I can search for keywords across the directory that is loaded into the editor.
CONS: Even though it has Vim extension is not intuitive when emulating commands. If you take advantage of the built-in keyboard commands instead of trying to override them then this product is great for you.
Great code editor solution
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PROS: The integration with Github is powerful and it allows us to track diffs and commits. It offers great set of features like lightness, external integrations, nice design and ability to customize it according to your needs. Also, I like that this tool is easy to use.
CONS: I had some issues with 3rd part plugins. Also, there are some issues when trying to run both Atom versions: stable and beta.
Atom allows you to create customizable environment
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PROS: Atom’s environment is very customizable and it meets all our needs. I like the fact that it doesn’t come with pre-installed bloatware and it allows us to choose the tools we want to install. You are able to download lot of free packages and themes that are made by other users and you can even personalize your text editor. The other good thing about it is its great community, you can ask questions and you’ll get instant answers, tips and tricks on how to use this tool.
CONS: There is nothing I can think of, they could improve some areas but the product works wonderful.
Atom allows you to create customizable environment
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PROS: Atom’s environment is very customizable and it meets all our needs. I like the fact that it doesn’t come with pre-installed bloatware and it allows us to choose the tools we want to install. You are able to download lot of free packages and themes that are made by other users and you can even personalize your text editor. The other good thing about it is its great community, you can ask questions and you’ll get instant answers, tips and tricks on how to use this tool.
CONS: There is nothing I can think of, they could improve some areas but the product works wonderful.
With this tool you can do everything you want when coding
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PROS: Once you instal Atom you’ll see how simple and easy to use is. It offers great add-ons and plugins and all of these make the tool an IDE. With it you can do exactly what you need you can lightwight and customize it according to your needs. I like that I can tune the functionality the way I want. I like the tweaking when optimizing my workflow.
CONS: It requires some set up but once you set it up you can save the preferences and plugins and you can re-use them over again. Also, when searching to find out what you need can be time wasting so you can use ful featured options to find what you need.
It is free and offers a great experience than the paid text editors
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PROS: As it is an open-source, you get everything you need from the community of developers. If it is a plugin you need, high possibility is that it has already being developed and updated in the system. You can customize it to your preference and thus an attractive tool for your everyday work.
CONS: It is slow in nature which makes it frustrating. For example, when you want to open a large file, the system will either crash or take a long time before it opens the file. They may be working to correct this glitch but other than that, it is a complete great text editor.
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This is highly customizable editor tool
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Utilizes minimum resources as compared to other text editors
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I’m very satisfied with Atom capabilities
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