Do i need IDE for JavaScript?

21 replies
Hi guys! I'm new in programming and wanna know if i need to install any IDE on my pc, because i found some list of websites where i can code online in browser with online IDE's. Please give me advice.
#ide #javascript
  • Profile picture of the author dwbiz05
    I always use an IDE or at the very least I develop locally. The main reason is because you may (rarely) end up someplace where you don't have internet or may not want to connect to the internet available or it may just be super slow.

    I use atom.io for most of my coding these days. You can download a lot of packages for linting, etc.
    Signature

    Tired of fighting with WordPress to build the site you want? You shouldn't have to spend hours tweaking your website to bend to your will. Take the next step in your journey to WordPress mastery with wordpress4anyone.com

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11357483].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author gazhall
    You don't need an IDE. You can use Notepad, Notepad ++ or Brackets which are all free on Windows. If your web host offers SSH access then you can use any linux editor like nano, vim or emacs and edit live on the server.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11357847].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author divyakochar
    The offline compilers are faster and way more reliable. Also, when you actually build something useful, the online IDE would be of no use. Go for a good IDE which supports the language you're going to work on.
    Signature
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11358533].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author dspa72
    Yes, you don't need any IDE (you should also use notepad).

    But if you want to speed up your development you need a good IDE
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11361099].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Khalil ANEBDOUR
    you can compilat in your browser like google chrome you need an text editor (.js) like sublime text 3
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11362897].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author DimuDesigns
    Here are a few solid and free IDEs to choose from:
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11364645].message }}
  • {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11366488].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author blues1143
    It makes things a LOT easier!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11398952].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Benoit Caccinolo
    Yes you do and VSCode is the best IDE for Javascropt & Typescript these days.
    Enjoy ! https://code.visualstudio.com/
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11444839].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author echoinnovate
    All modern web browsers come with a JavaScript Engine (A JavaScript Engine is a program or interpreter which executes JavaScript code.) Then we can execute JavaScript code by the browser without using an IDE. But If you are using Webstorm like Javascript IDE, It will ease your work.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11445240].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author KaratLopa
    Usually I use VisualStudioCode, but I learned JS with "websites where i can code online in browser"
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11449222].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author TripLoop
    A cloud IDE is not good for long term, Visual Studio Code is the best imo.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11469574].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author jennytrump
    Nevertheless, due to its growing need and recognition, JS has transformed into NodeJS which is sort of like a full-featured encoding language... Then we can execute JavaScript code by the browser without needing an IDE. But If you are using Webstorm like Javascript IDE, It will ease your projects.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11483628].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author CyberSEO
    Signature
    CyberSEO Pro - the ultimate all-in-one autoblogging WordPress plugin, powered by OpenAI GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini Pro, Midjourney, DALL-E 3 and Stable Diffusion XL
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11489662].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Filmora
    Visual Studio code is the best option for developing any application.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11489677].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author AndyOrel90
    I like using codeanywhere because like the title says you can code any where. Thats what I use when I code and the IDE that comes with it is not bad. You do need internet to use it but you should have access to wifi anywhere nowadays.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11495963].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author jefrin adams
    For Windows-based development, Visual Studio 2013 offers a good JavaScript IDE, with good code editing and navigation, syntax highlighting, code folding, debugging, and JavaScript function timing. ... Komodo IDE is a professional cross-platform IDE for major Web languages, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11504156].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author codingku
    You don't need an IDE, you can use notepad or elsa. But an IDE sure is a great help
    Signature
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11505328].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author stephen3
    For Windows-based improvement, Visual Studio 2013 gives a great JavaScript IDE, with good code modifying and navigation, syntax highlighting, code folding, debugging, and JavaScript characteristic timing. ... Komodo IDE is a professional pass-platform IDE for foremost Web languages, along with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11510301].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Ron Peters
    IDE is not mandatory for javascript. You can use a text editor like sublime, atom or notepad ++
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11539635].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Edward Bailey
    Yes, it is necessary to use ide for javascript and there are many best ide for javascript which you can use. I would recommend that you go for an IDE that will save you from having to manually eliminate typos and errors, increasing your productivity and saving time for developing your idea further. Here is some list of it which you can use according to your needs.
    1. Microsoft Visual Studio
    2. Atom
    3. Komodo
    4. WebStorm
    5. IntelliJ IDEA
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[11540794].message }}

Trending Topics