Picking an Editor
Before you can get your code up and running in a browser, you need to write some code in some sort of an editor. Which text editor or development environment you use is up to you. You can go the IDE-like route and use a full-fledged development environment such as WebStorm, Aptana, Netbeans, or even Visual Studio. Alternatively, many developers get by with just a good text editor. On the PC, Notepad++ is a popular choice. On the Mac, TextMate or MacVim (if you’re the adventurous type) are good choices. On Linux, Emacs or gVIM can get the job done. Stay away from Dreamweaver because its job is more focused on writing HTML than JavaScript and can do more harm than good.
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