Since communication with Github is not necessary, the Atom is less convenient in working with text and code. Sublim's support and understanding of projects is best for us. Notepad for us is a completely outdated solution with an unacceptable interface. We use a good theme for Sublim ayu-dark

I use Visual Studio Code every day, it was very refreshing coming from Atom to get a lightweight, all i need setup right out of the box.

After working with Atom for around 2 years I switch to VSCode.

Here is why:

1. Color display of variables in code. This may now sound much, but it improve the display of scss variables and its a core feature.
2. Out of the box features.
3. Automation! VSCode suggests usefull things to you.
4. Integraded console. I love the console in VSCode. It is faster than my 'default' cmd on Windows. For Atom you would have to install a package, that doesn't work so well on Windows.
5. Output logging per Plugin.
6. Setup time. In VSCode I can set up my workspace in under 5 minutes. For Atom I need
7. Plugins work perfect out of the box. This is a mayor one for me. For example: In order to set up Editorconfig you have to adjust mutliple values and plugins to get it work. Plugin creators of Editorconfig for Atom are not to blame: They include a linter, that verifies whether the settings are correct or not.
8. Git implementation. VSCode ships with Git and even if the git packet of vscode doesn't look like much, theres a lot to it. For example you can watch changes inline.
9. Minimap and vertical scrollbar. This feature is much better implementet in VSCode and you don't need an extra plugin.
10. Auto completion. Sass mixins example: @include and you press CTRL+SPACE and VSCode shows you every Sass mixin.
11. Copy paths from open file tab. In VSCode you can copy the path of an file directly when you have it open. In atom you need to select 'show in tree view' and than copy the path or relative path.
12. Tree view. The tree view VSCode automaticly brings you to the current open file by default. This helps when working with components.
13. File search. The file search supports the asterisk so you can search for eg molecule-*.ts.
14. Tasks support. Tasks are integrated in VSCode so eg. for Typescript you can CTRL + SHIFT + B and select tsc: watch - tsconfig.ts.
15. Short waiting time. For example when deleting files or beautifying 20.000 lines of json (Atom hangs up).
16. More releases. Faster feature implementation. Active community.

I have used and like them both... here's my take on what to use in your case.

1. Use whatever software your instructor is using when learning a language. It makes it simpler to start. Then change to whatever you like.
2. Use an IDE (Integrated Development Enviroment). For Java I'd pick InteliJ (because I have found the Jetbrains IDEs great) or Visual Studio as a second pick (because it's free for individual coders).
3. Pick your text editor: the Atom vs Notepad++, vs others question Both Atom and Notepad++ offer many features and add-ons, making it a long-disputed competition. This is what drives to chose between one and the other, and I have been alternating: On Atom: The good:

• Good looking coding environment
• Good autocomplete
• Project focused structure to your files The bad:
• Higher system resources usage
• Slower loading time (if you are opening and closing)

Notepad++ The good:

• Very light system resources use
• Fast and simple, with decent code higlighting
• Loads very fast The bad:
• Not as pretty as Atom
• Autocomplete and syntax checking is not that good
• File-focused editing