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Felix DUSENGIMANA
Felix DUSENGIMANA

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Top 6 free online IDEs for programmers

  1. CODEPEN
    CodePen is an online community for testing and showcasing user-created HTML, CSS and JavaScript code snippets. It functions as an online code editor and open-source learning environment, where developers can create code snippets, called "pens," and test them

  2. CodeSandbox
    CodeSandbox is an online editor for rapid web development. With CodeSandbox, you can prototype quickly, experiment easily, and share creations with a click.
    Use it to create static sites, full-stack web apps, or components on any device with a web browser.

  3. JSFiddle
    JSFiddle is an online IDE service and online community for testing and showcasing user-created and collaborational HTML, CSS and JavaScript code snippets, known as 'fiddles'. It allows for simulated AJAX calls.

  4. StackBlitz
    StackBlitz is an online IDE (integrated development environment) where you can create Angular, React, and Vue projects quickly and easily in your browser. It automatically takes care of installing dependencies, compiling, bundling, hot reloading as you type, and much more.

  5. Replit
    The acronym REPL **stands for **read-evaluate-print-loop and basically provides a programmer with an interactive programming environment.
    Replit is a coding platform that lets you write code and host apps. It also has many educational features built-in, making it great for teachers and learners too.

  6. Visual Studio Code Online
    Visual Studio Code for the Web provides a free, zero-install Microsoft Visual Studio Code experience running entirely in your browser, allowing you to quickly and safely browse source code repositories and make lightweight code changes.

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If you know others better online IDEs, feel free to share them in the comments. Thanks!

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