Appendix A. Tools for JavaScript Development
JavaScript development doesn’t require any special tools or software other than a text editor and a browser.
Most operating systems come bundled with at least one of each, and in many cases these tools will be more than sufficient for you to write your code.
However, many alternative and additional tools are available, some of which are described here.
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Be sure to check the license terms on the individual websites and/or included in the download package.
Editors
The choice of an editor program is a personal thing, and most programmers have their favorite. Listed in the following sections are some popular, free editors that you can try.
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