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jEdit vs Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

jEdit

8.0
Developer Tools

Text editor

Microsoft Visual Studio Code

8.0
Developer Tools

Open-source code editor

Metric jEdit Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 16 47.6K
90-day Installs 51 139.1K
365-day Installs 463 460.2K
Version 5.7.0 1.119.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 18 -
GitHub Forks 22 -
Open Issues - -
License
Language Java
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 4y ago
First Seen Feb 23, 2014 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

jEdit

jEdit is a mature, feature-rich text editor designed for programmers, offering extensive customization, plugins, and support for multiple programming languages. It benefits developers who need a powerful, extensible tool for coding and scripting.

jEdit is a programmer's text editor that supports multiple programming languages, plugins, and customization options.

Pros

  • + Mature and feature-rich with extensive support for plugins and customization
  • + Supports multiple programming languages and syntax highlighting
  • + Extensive macro system for automation

Cons

  • - No auto-updates feature
  • - Relatively low installation count indicating a niche user base

Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Microsoft Visual Studio Code is a powerful, extensible code editor that supports a wide range of programming languages. Its cross-platform compatibility and extensive extension ecosystem make it a favorite among developers, offering customization and productivity enhancements.

Provides a versatile code editing environment with support for multiple programming languages through extensions.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • + Extensive library of extensions for various programming languages and tools
  • + Highly customizable interface and workflow
  • + Free and open-source
  • + Large and active developer community

Cons

  • - Can be resource-intensive with many extensions installed
  • - Some advanced features may be overwhelming for casual users