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Komodo IDE
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Komodo IDE vs Notepad++: What are the differences?

Komodo IDE: Cross-Platform IDE for all your major languages, including Python, PHP, Ruby, Perl, Tcl, NodeJS, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. The professional IDE for major web languages, including Python, PHP, Ruby, Perl, HTML, CSS and JavaScript; Notepad++: Free source code editor and Notepad replacement. Notepad++ is a free (as in "free speech" and also as in "free beer") source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL License.

Komodo IDE and Notepad++ are primarily classified as "Integrated Development Environment" and "Text Editor" tools respectively.

Some of the features offered by Komodo IDE are:

  • Code Intelligence
  • Version Control
  • Skinning

On the other hand, Notepad++ provides the following key features:

  • Syntax Highlighting and Syntax Folding
  • User Defined Syntax Highlighting and Folding: screenshot 1, screenshot 2, screenshot 3 and screenshot 4
  • PCRE (Perl Compatible Regular Expression) Search/Replace
Decisions about Komodo IDE and Notepad++
Andrey Ginger
Managing Partner at WhiteLabelDevelopers · | 3 upvotes · 536.2K views
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Since communication with Github is not necessary, the Atom is less convenient in working with text and code. Sublim's support and understanding of projects is best for us. Notepad for us is a completely outdated solution with an unacceptable interface. We use a good theme for Sublim ayu-dark

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Pros of Komodo IDE
Pros of Notepad++
  • 4
    Code Completion
  • 3
    Python Support
  • 3
    12 is now free
  • 3
    Markdown Preview
  • 3
    Crossplatform
  • 1
    Minimap Code Preview
  • 1
    Live preview
  • 1
    VIM Keybindings
  • 1
    Sublime Text Keybindings
  • 1
    Ruby on Rails Support
  • 104
    Syntax for all languages that i use
  • 60
    Tabbed ui
  • 56
    Great code editor
  • 54
    Fast and lightweight
  • 38
    Plugins
  • 28
    Nice GUI
  • 26
    Regex & Special Character Search & Replace
  • 16
    Fast startup
  • 9
    Application is free, and plugins are too
  • 9
    Themes
  • 6
    Free
  • 4
    Very Lightweight
  • 3
    100% Free
  • 2
    Column selection
  • 1
    Awesome autocomplete
  • 1
    Easy edit on FTP servers (NppFTP)
  • 1
    Cos it's seck
  • 1
    Nice gui. are you kidding me?
  • 1
    Open Sourced

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Cons of Komodo IDE
Cons of Notepad++
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    • 3
      No default plugin manager
    • 2
      Can't install more advanced packets

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    What is Komodo IDE?

    The professional IDE for major web languages, including Python, PHP, Ruby, Perl, HTML, CSS and JavaScript

    What is Notepad++?

    Notepad++ is a free (as in "free speech" and also as in "free beer") source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL License.

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    What tools integrate with Komodo IDE?
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    What are some alternatives to Komodo IDE and Notepad++?
    PyCharm
    PyCharm’s smart code editor provides first-class support for Python, JavaScript, CoffeeScript, TypeScript, CSS, popular template languages and more. Take advantage of language-aware code completion, error detection, and on-the-fly code fixes!
    RubyMine
    JetBrains RubyMine IDE provides a comprehensive Ruby code editor aware of dynamic language specifics and delivers smart coding assistance, intelligent code refactoring and code analysis capabilities.
    PhpStorm
    PhpStorm is a PHP IDE which keeps up with latest PHP & web languages trends, integrates a variety of modern tools, and brings even more extensibility with support for major PHP frameworks.
    Eclipse
    Standard Eclipse package suited for Java and plug-in development plus adding new plugins; already includes Git, Marketplace Client, source code and developer documentation. Click here to file a bug against Eclipse Platform.
    NetBeans IDE
    NetBeans IDE is FREE, open source, and has a worldwide community of users and developers.
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