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BUILD TEXT EDITOR UNIQUE OF YOUR OWN

Atom is a programming language that actually describes itself as a hackable text
editor. Developed by GitHub, it gives new and intermediate programmers the
chance to create their own text editor even without long years of work
experience. 

It is an open-source development software that has made alteration of code as
easy as possible, especially for experienced programmers. This is a free and
powerful alternative to other popular programming utilities such as Sublime Text
and Visual Studio Code that are frankly more popular. 




WHAT IS THE ATOM APP?

This is a program development companion that you can either customize to your
heart’s content or leave alone and enjoy without ever touching its config file.
It is a Windows tool that is built with Node.JS integration, HTML, CSS, and
JavaScript. It runs on Electron, which is a framework that allows you to build
cross-platform apps using web technologies. 

By adding big or small features using JavaScript and HTML, you can personalize
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CAN ATOM BE HACKED?

As mentioned, this programming utility considers itself as a hackable text
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functionalities can be extended by writing on it. If you wish to add or improve
certain functionality, be prepared to be introduced to new APIs, tools, and
techniques that you will need to learn in order to correctly write the packages.

Once you successfully do it, you will then be able to provide fresh user
interfaces, language grammars, and themes. Although this will surely be a
complex process so, make sure that you are fully equipped with knowledge and
experience before proceeding. If you have the capability to write great specs
for Atom then, debugging issues will be a piece of cake for you. 


A GREAT TEXT EDITOR AND PROGRAMMING TOY

On its own, Atom offers people a fantastic text editor that they can use for
free. It's also a perfect toy for junior and advanced programmers to play and
hone their skills with. However, for beginners, this will be a difficult
platform to develop their programming knowledge.


PROS

 * Customizing functionalities is easier than ever for experts
 * Free text editor
 * Install new packages instead of edit
 * Detailed video guide


CONS

 * Not ideal for beginners
 * Requires knowledge and experience to successfully add or improve
   functionality

1/2

 * Atom 2/2


APP SPECS


 * LICENSE
   
   Free


 * VERSION
   
   1.60.0
   
   
   Version
   
   
    * 1.58.0


 * LATEST UPDATE
   
   Jul 12, 2023


 * PLATFORM
   
   Windows
   
   Other platforms (2)


 * OS
   
   Windows 8


 * LANGUAGE
   
   English


 * DOWNLOADS
   
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   LAST MONTH'S DOWNLOADS
   
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 * DEVELOPER
   
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ATOM FOR PC

 * Free

 * In English
 * V 1.60.0

 * 4.1
   
   (145)
 * 
   Security Status

Free Download for PC


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USER REVIEWS ABOUT ATOM

 * by Ingrid Espinosa
   
   reviewed on March 29, 2020
   
   Need help getting started.It would be good to have prompts of how to get
   started with the program. Have the cursor go to each part of the page so that
   you know what to do to get started with a project.

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