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Programmers spend a lot of time writing, reading, and editing code, and using a text editor that makes this work as efficient as possible is essential. An efficient editor should highlight the structure of your code so you can catch common bugs as you’re working. It should also include automatic indenting, markers to show appropriate line length, and keyboard shortcuts for common operations.

As a new programmer, you should use an editor that has these features but doesn’t have a steep learning curve. It’s also good to know a little about more advanced editors so you’ll know when to consider upgrading.

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