Tools and Techniques - Notepad vs Komodo Edit

Notepad vs. Komodo edit

In this blog post I will be describing advantages and disadvantages of notepad and komodo edit; as well as comparing them in the sense of web development.

Notepad

Notepad is simple text editor software that has been included in all windows computer since 1985. Since the software has no format tags, it is suitable to edit system files; however it provides very basic text handling functions.

It is a universal file therefore it is easy to use as well as it comes free with any computer typically windows operating system, however one of the disadvantages is that HTML command line has to learnt as there is no help provided with the software. In addition there is no inbuilt browser therefore the user has to view the final product in an external browser.

However since it is an easy software, it does not require much training, meaning it not expensive as well as time consuming. Nevertheless it does it has no inbuilt templates and therefore can be time consuming when the user makes templates, however once the templates have been created they can be saved and used over and over again. In addition unlike komodo edit; notepad is quicker to load.        

Komodo edit

Komodo edit is also a text editor software that was launched in January 2007. It is used to more advanced programming unlike notepad.  

One of the biggest advantages of komodo edit is that it has auto fill options for HTML and CSS; which makes it much easier to use as the user does not have to remember all the tags and code. As well as it provides help, as consists of templates so the user does not have to waste time creating their own templates. However komodo is complex and therefore might require training which means it can be expensive as well as time consuming.

On the other hand komodo edit does provide help for example the code is colour coded and therefore it makes it easier for the user to read it, as well as the user can create projects therefore all the files are organized in one folder. Another advantage is that there is inbuilt browser and therefore users can browse web pages within the program as well as allowing the user to test within the program. However another disadvantage is that it takes longer to load the program.

Conclusion

To conclude both softwares are text editors and used for web developments, individually both are great softwares for web development however I would suggest that komodo edit is better for web development; as it does provide a lot of help with the coding. However there will be training needed but once the user gets the hang of it can be very easy to use.    

Reference

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ActiveState_Komodo
Website- wikipedia.org
Time- 7:04pm
Date- 22/11/2013

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notepad_(software)
Website- wikipedia.org
Time- 7:20pm
Date- 22/11/2013