HTML and XML) and also supports syntax highlighting for the most common languages (HTML, Java, PHP, etc.). Notepad RT makes use of the Windows 8 snap feature to preview documents (e.g. In a typical Windows 8 “Metro” (Oh, I know we’re not supposed to call it that anymore) fashion, the editor takes over the entire screen there’s no chrome visible, except for the little line and column bar.ĭon’t let the name fool you: Notepad RT isn’t just meant for “Windows RT.” Its name probably is a nod to the Windows RunTime developer environment. It supports syntax highlighting, which also makes it perfect for quick debugging and code reviews. One of the most popular coding apps, Code Writer works with 20 languages and file types such as C++, C#, SQL, and XAML.
Without further ado, let’s have a look at some of the best coding apps for Windows 8 and Windows RT (in no particular order, mind you!).
Obviously, these editors are not capable of replacing your IDE anytime soon, especially due to (most) code editors’ lack of a compiler.īut to my surprise, I found eight code editors that – even being free or extremely inexpensive – provide a handful of features of their bigger brothers, such as syntax highlighting for popular programming languages. It can, rather, serve as a quick replacement for when you’re working on a smaller project or you need to implement or review code on the road.
The typical code editor app can’t replace a full-blown development environment. We go hands-on and compare several editors available from Microsoft’s digital app market.īut before we dive in, you need to set your expectations back a bit. Looking to get some basic coding done on the road? And you totally bought into Windows 8 tablets, the Surface (Pro), or touchscreen ultrabooks? Despite the platform being launched just a few months ago, Microsoft’s Windows Store already features some great editors for HTML or general coding.
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