I’m looking for a privacy-focused code editor that can handle HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I am just learning how to code, so I need something that works for beginners as well as respecting my privacy. I have looked around, but I don’t know which one is the best option.

  • ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net
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    3 months ago

    Geany is a great, lightweight FOSS editor that totally respects your privacy, and supports all if the languages you mentioned, plus many more.

  • liliumstar@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    3 months ago

    I would check out Lapce and CudaText. They are both solid editors. If you are comfortable in the terminal, then nvim as well, of course.

  • grue@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    WTF is a “privacy-focused code editor?” They’re just glorified text editors! They run locally! They don’t connect to the Internet at all! How would they be anything other than “privacy-focused” by default? Why is this even a question?!

    I fucking hate this timeline.


    Anyway, to answer your question: emacs, obviously. Or vim if you’re evil, I suppose. Or just whatever the Hell you want, because if your editor even has “terms of service” or a “privacy policy” of any kind something has already gone horribly wrong.

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      3 months ago

      I fucking hate this timeline.

      my first thought as well…how did we get to the point that this is a valid topic?

      (not a comment about you OP, just the state of the world)

  • Hellfire103@lemmy.ca
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    3 months ago

    If you’re just writing those languages, here are my picks:

    For Linux and Unix:

    • Xed (just called “Text Editor” in the menu)
    • Geany
    • Notepadqq
    • Micro (terminal, but very friendly)
    • Nano (also terminal, also friendly)

    For Windows:

    • Notepad++
    • VSCodium

    For macOS:

    • Micro
    • Nano
    • VSCodium