Are there any advantages to not using a IDE?

Question

Is using a IDE the best choice or is just a text editor better?

Answer 1

An IDE helps with speed: you can see the output faster; and understanding of the code: you can see the console.

If you have a massive code, I think you should use an IDE.

I think an IDE isn't needed that much, but maybe it is worth it to try out

Answer 2

I think that working with IDE is always better.
- you have a syntax coloration = easier to understand / code
- for compiled langages, some IDEs make all the compilation work for you

Answer 3

Théophile
many code editors also have syntax coloring

and you can compile all languages in the terminal with a good compiler

Answer 4

I agree. For Web development, a text editor is good.
But for compiled langages, even if you can do the compilation by yourself in the terminal, it isn't fast at all. IDEs mange your project and compile them in one click... Easier, isn't it?