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Code Editor

Also known as: Source Code Editor, Text Editor

A software application designed specifically for editing source code, offering features like syntax highlighting, code completion, bracket matching, and indentation management. Code editors range from lightweight tools like Notepad++ and Vim to full-featured editors like Visual Studio Code that approach IDE functionality. For blind programmers, the accessibility of a code editor depends on its screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation support, and availability of non-visual feedback mechanisms for features that are typically conveyed through visual formatting.

Category: software engineering · tools · development

Related: Integrated Development Environment · Nonvisual Programming · Screen Reader

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