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9 Software Development Tools Transforming the Industry in 2023

These apps can all ease your day-to-day programming and mastering them will improve your coding skills.

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The 10 Best IDEs and Code Editors for Linux

Developers often prefer Linux over other OSes due to the stability it offers. Here are some free-to-use code editors and IDEs you can use on Linux.

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How to Install and Set up Dev Home on Windows

Microsoft just made work (and life) easier for Windows-based developers with Dev Home. Here's how you can install it on your PC.

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How to Install Eclipse IDE on Linux

There are dozens of IDEs and code editors available for Linux, but when it comes to coding in Java, nothing beats Eclipse.

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What Is JES and How Does It Work?

Learn all you need to know about JES, the friendly Jython development environment.

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9 Free Online Code Editors for Web Development

These code editors are feature-packed, totally free to use, and are available anywhere the internet is.

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How to Install IDLE Python IDE in Ubuntu

Get the IDLE Python IDE up and running on your Ubuntu system by following this step-by-step guide.

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The 10 Best Code Editors for Syntax Highlighting

Syntax Highlighting is a must-have feature for any text editor, but which ones do it best, and are they right for you?

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How to Install Xcode Command Line Tools Package on Mac

Learn how to install the required tools for command-line development on macOS without having to download the entire Xcode IDE.

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How to Install NetBeans on Linux

Want to create desktop and web applications on your Linux machine? Here's how to install NetBeans, an open-source IDE for writing code.

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The Top 7 Open-Source Python IDEs to Program Like a Pro

As a programmer, an IDE can be your most important tool. Use this selection to pick a good one.

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JetBrains Fleet and VS Code: Which One Is Better?

The arrival of Jetbrains Fleet means VS Code has a potential competitor. But what does Jetbrains Fleet bring to the IDE space?

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How to Install the Arduino IDE on Linux

For those who want to get started with Arduino microcontroller development on Linux, here's how to download and install the Arduino IDE.

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How to Turn VSCode Into the Ultimate Markdown Editor

Visual Studio Code is already a great Markdown editor, but these extensions and customizations make it even better.

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Why GitHub Is Killing Atom Text Editor

Farewell, sweet Atom. GitHub's editor had many admirers, but its legacy will live on.

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The Basics of Coding and Programming That You Need to Know

Unless you’re a programmer, coding can seem like a bit of a mystery. Find out just what's going on in those dark editors with their monospaced fonts.

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8 Eclipse Keyboard Shortcuts Essential for Beginners

The Eclipse IDE may be beginner-friendly, but you still owe it to yourself to learn these keyboard shortcuts.

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How to Install Android Studio on Ubuntu

Getting started with Android development requires you to install Android Studio on Ubuntu.

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The 7 Best IDEs and Text Editors for C# Developers

A programmer is only as good as her toolset! If you develop with C#, make sure you're using a capable text editor to ease the task at hand.

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10 Useful Tools for Python Developers

Whether you need Python tools for data science, machine learning, web development, or anything in between, this list has you covered.

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