Best IDEs for Beginners on Linux and MacOS
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I'm looking for some suggestions on IDEs that are beginner-friendly and run smoothly on both Linux and MacOS. Ideally, I'd like an open-source option and would prefer to avoid tools like Vim or Neovim. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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Definitely go with VS Code! It works on pretty much everything. If you want something entirely open-source, check out VSCodium; it's a community build without any of the Microsoft extras.
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You can't go wrong with VS Code if you're just starting out. There's a great freeCodeCamp video on how to learn it, and once you do, you’ll have all the tools you need.
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I'd suggest starting with Visual Studio Code. It's super popular and has tons of documentation available, especially when diving into specific languages. Just keep in mind if you work with Java or C#, JetBrains IDEs could be better for Java, and Visual Studio or JetBrains Rider for C#.
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Zed is another good option, but VS Code has a far bigger community. Just find an IDE that matches the course you're taking; it really helps reduce the learning curve.
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