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I’m sure a lot of you are like me and have switched code editors a number of times. I think my first major editor was Coda. Then I moved to TextMate when I started working primarily on local. Then Sublime Text. And, most recently, VS Code. I bet your journey was different. I know lots of folks that quite love Atom, Brackets, WebStorm, and even BBedit. You do you!
For me, that’s four changes in a dozen years, or a change every three years. Moving isn’t something I do quickly. Here’s a collection of thoughts around the idea of changing editors.
When moving, I have to take time to make sure it works pretty much like the old one.
Otherwise, I’ll just end up disliking it to the point that I switch back a day or two later. It’s happened to me every time I switch. I have little false-starts after a switch where I go back to the old editor because something bugged me too much or it affected my productivity and I gave up. (Now that I know I do this, I don’t let a single false-start make me feel like the editor I’m trying is never a possibility.)
My latest switch was from Sublime Text to VS Code. I’d become become very used to the key bindings (e.g. CMD+Shift+d to duplicate a line) in Sublime Text, so thankfully VS Code has that covered.
I was amazed to find even my VIM friends happy and comfortable in VS Code. (Fun fact: we have key bindings choices in CodePen, too.)
Nothing can be too obnoxious.
In one of my first attempts at switching, I found the UI in VS code to be too cluttered and the find-in-project feature to be a little slow and awkward. Those things bugged me to the point they caused false-starts and I went back to Sublime Text.
On this last switch attempt (my 3rd or 4th maybe?) I finally have a theme I quite like (customized a smidge), found some settings to clean up the UI (I removed the whitespace indicators which were overwhelming to me, and overrode that intense blue footer with something more chill).
In working with find-in-project a bit more, I’ve grown to get used to it. I finally might even like it more than Sublime, as the sidebar approach is more consistent than opening a new tab of results. I find the jump-to-line feature works more consistently and search feels more the first-class citizen it should be.
Another factor would be Emmet. I’m quite sure that I’d be too annoyed writing HTML and CSS in an editor without Emmet, and I’d just give up and use something else that had it. Emmet isn’t even an extension in VS Code, it’s built in.
I’m cool with making small changes after a successful switch.
Once I’ve actually done it, and made the switch to full-time use, then I can make some changes. Maybe I’ll learn some new key commands. Maybe I’ll add an extension that adds functionality I’ve never had before. Maybe the editor affects some workflow thing in a way I’m now willing to try.
The new editor better have some killer feature that incentivizes me to switch.
If it’s exactly the same, why bother?
The new editor needs to be faster (or feel just as fast). Or should look better. Or it should have some awesome package that is only available on it. Ideally all of that.
Meaning that anyone can write code to extend the editor. I’m fairly certain that having a plugin architecture (plus a healthy amount of community momentum) is what is key to any editor’s success. Sublime’s package manager, and the subsequent built-in packages feature of VS Code, seem crucial. Not only for functionality but even just for the look of the editor. I wouldn’t use an editor with a look I hate, but I’d be tempted to if the functionality was awesome. That’s a non-issue with a plugin-based editor. Open source seems smart as well.
Careful for those GOTCHAs.
One of those was spell-checking for me. In Sublime Text, it was an option under the View menu. I had it checked all the time, and it spell-checked all the time.
This is not a thing in VS Code. That was dangerous after switching because, who knows, I may have been committing typos all over the place. Fortunately, this extension seems to be doing the trick. Thank jeepers for extensions!
Your thoughts!
I thought it might be interesting to ask what y’all think about when switching code editors. There were lots of responses. I picked out as many as I could here and focused on one thing that you mentioned.
Your designs aren’t complete without the perfect font! Find amazing script styles in this new collection for 2018.
20+ Beautiful Modern Script Fonts
There’s nothing more satisfying than pairing the right script font to a design. It’s a simple yet effective trick to take your work to the next level.
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Designers are always on the hunt for the best script fonts inspired by the latest trends. So today, we bring you over 20 incredible modern script styles with enough flair and uniqueness to choose from.
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Created
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upper and lowercase letters as well as fun swash alternates.
Make your next logo with the gorgeous Seirra font.
This script and serif font pack features two handcrafted typefaces to
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Try it out on stationery, apparel, or other merchandise.
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script. Perfectly suited for logos, stationery, and more, this font
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Brush scripts, like the Violaceous font, give
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Check out this full pack of letters, numbers, and punctuation for more
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Whether you need a clean, modern script for your logo or website, the Magehand typeface will do just the trick. Check out the phenomenal professional design which includes excellent curves and pristine characters. Download it today to get access to multilingual characters and more.
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Font
packs are one of the best ways to get several stunning fonts in one
convenient download. The Wilgaty font pack features both smooth and rough styles to
complement many occasions. Also included in this set is a thin pen
style that is chic and sophisticated. Check it out!
Design brands with powerful messages using the Itaki font. A calligraphic typeface with stunning textural accents, this font paints gorgeous letters that look authentically handwritten and full of deep meanings. Test it on stationery, posters, and even store signs.
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Need a bold font that is full of energy and expression? Then check out the Easy Brush font. A grunge-inspired typeface with realistic brush textures, this script font is bold and super cool. Make any ordinary design stand out with this pack of authentic handmade fonts.
Create confident designs with the Goliath script font. A handwritten font pack with two amazing styles, this pack is versatile and well designed. Enjoy the original regular version or combine it with exceptional alternate characters for a different feel. Give it a try!
Another great font duo pack is this trendy script set. This pack includes one elegant script alongside a bold display font. Mix and match each style for the best result. Also included in this download is multilingual support and a list of stylistic alternates. Check it out!
More Font Inspiration
Script fonts are the chameleons of typography. They blend into almost any design or theme with perfect precision. So grab a few from this collection for the ultimate design pack!
Want more amazing script fonts? Check out these collections:
