![]() ![]() While these four editors are what I think the most popular in the Ruby community, there are still others that are worth a mention. Initial setup takes some time (.vimrc file & installing plugins).Powerful editing features (delete inside quotes, regex replace, block selection, etc.).You can do everything you need without leaving the terminal & without your mouse.It has countless plugins that you can install to add new features. VIM (VI iMproved) is an open-source editor that has been around for ages, the most striking characteristic is that it’s terminal based, unlike the other editors which are GUI-based. Can feel “heavy” in terms of performance & UI design.Integration with testing frameworks, bundler, rake, terminal, etc.It’s the most complete IDE in terms of features, but it’s also not free. RubyMine is a closed-source code editor from JetBrains. Ruby language plugin doesn’t get many updates, but it works □.Debugger integration & other IDE-like features (needs language support via plugins).VSCode is an open-source code editor from Microsoft & it’s based on the same GUI technology as Atom. Can be slow when opening really big files.Allows you to run code directly in the editor ( with plugins).Good support for code snippets (time saver).It supports many programming languages including Ruby. Built-in features that improve your productivity (like code snippets, auto-complete, clean design that doesn’t get in your way)Īll of these editors support Windows, Linux & Mac.Ītom is an open-source code editor from Github.Whether the editor is open-source or not.What Ruby-related plugins are available to make things easier for you.You don’t need to stress over this decision, just pick one, give it a try for a few weeks & see how it feels. I want to help you choose which Ruby IDE / Editor is right for you! You’re going to spend a lot of your time as a developer inside the editor, so it important to use an editor that you’re comfortable & productive with. ![]()
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