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Phoenix Code
A free, open-source visual code editor for websites: the official successor to Brackets.
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What is Phoenix Code?
Phoenix Code is a free, open-source visual editor for websites, web apps and Markdown, and the official successor to Adobe's Brackets editor. The Community Edition updates a live preview of your site as you type HTML, CSS and JavaScript. It runs in the browser or as a desktop app for Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS; Phoenix Pro is an optional paid upgrade.
Pros
- Live preview as you type, like Dreamweaver's split view
- Free and open-source Community Edition
- Runs in the browser or on the desktop
Cons
- Some features are in the paid Pro edition
- Smaller extension ecosystem than VS Code
Who should use Phoenix Code
Beginners and designers who want to see their site update as they code.
Who may not need it
Developers already set up in a full IDE.
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