Development tools (currently mainstream)

1. Visual Studio Code:

The installation address: code.visualstudio.com/download#

A cross-platform source editor for writing modern Web and cloud applications that runs on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. The software function is very powerful, the interface is simple and clear, the operation is convenient and fast, the design is very humanized.

  • User Installer version: will be installed in the current computer account directory, meaning that if you log in to the computer using another account, you will not be able to use vscode installed by someone else.
  • System Installer version: Installed in a non-user directory, such as the root directory of drive C, and can be used by any account. (This version is recommended)
  • The User Installer version of vscode is provided by default. Most people use this version.

2. HBuilderX

The installation address: www.dcloud.io/hbuilderx.h…

It can develop normal Web projects, as well as uni-app, 5+ APP and WAP2app projects produced by DCloud. The old version of HBuilder, with its red logo, was discontinued in 2018. HBuilderX with the green logo is the new replacement. In addition to serving the front-end stack, it also supports other languages such as PHP through plug-ins. Compared with competing products, it has the following advantages:

  • Fast running speed (c++ kernel)
  • Markdown and VUE support is even better
  • Also can develop App, small program, especially for DCloud’s uni-app, 5+App and other mobile products have good support

3. WebStorm

The installation address: www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/

WebStorm is an integrated development environment for JavaScript and related technologies. Like other JetBrains ides, it makes your development experience more enjoyable, automates everyday tasks and helps you easily tackle complex tasks. The downside is that there is a fee and only 30 days of free use.

4. Sublime text3

Installation address: www.sublimetext.com/

A lightweight editor that also supports a variety of programming languages.

Advantages:

  • Lightweight,
  • Elegant compact and quick to start
  • Rich third-party support for a wide variety of extensions

disadvantages

  • For project management and so on is not very convenient
  • Code hints are weaker than other development tools.