Edit++

Programmers require a powerful code editor to manage their projects, with a comprehensive feature set that can ease their work. Designed as a better alternative to Notepad, Edit++ is a code editor that comes with support for various programming languages and real-time previewing capabilities for HTML code.

Although it can be used as a simple text editor as well, the purpose of Edit++ is bigger than that. It aims to become a must-have utility in the toolbox of the regular programmer. It comes with support for an assortment of languages, including C/C++, HTML, Java, Javascript, CSS, C#, XML, JSON, and the list is far from being complete.

Edit++ features syntax verification for XML and JSON, as well as formatting options for HTML, XML and JSON. It can also work as an SVG image previewer.

The tab-based editor makes it possible for users to work on multiple documents at the same time. The integrated file browser allows them to search for code files from within the main window of Edit++.

The editor features line numbering and syntax highlighting, which are usually found in this type of apps. However, the list of pluses could be further extended to include code completion and more formatting options. Additional searching, bookmarking and filtering tools would also add to its value. The text editing options are quite basic and could also be enhanced.

Auspicious utility that leaves room for improvements

Edit++ is a promising app, but there are missing features that more experienced programmers are looking for in a code editor.  Aside from the aforementioned enhancements, Edit++ could use integrated spell checking capabilities, line operations, and macro support. These are some of the pluses that would allow it to compete with the biggest players in this sector.