Issues with using Notepad++ as a beginner. Any simpler alternatives? (much more in desc)

Question

I'm having trouble running HTML code in Notepad++, and I'm beginning to think it's too difficult for me at the moment. I have just recently started learning JavaScript, but can't figure out how to compile and run programs on anything other than the Code Playground on this website. Are there any other IDE's that might be easier to use for a beginner like myself?

Hopefully I used the term 'IDE' correctly.
Thanks for reading.

Answer 1

First check the link of your JS file into HTML file.
Then I recommend you "Visual Code Studio" is the best IDE.

Answer 2

To run HTML you merely have to save the code as an html file on your computer and run it

Javascript is not a compiled language. You link *to* your Javascript file *from* your html file using the <link> tag. Once you have the correct path in your link tag, the javascript should load into your webpage

If you are looking for an upgraded IDE, though, I highly reccomend Atom

Answer 3

I use Netbeans. I found it to be easier to understand as a beginner.