Geany

Geany is a super user-friendly Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that’s all about being fast and efficient. It’s built to run using only the GTK2 runtime libraries, which keeps things lightweight and speedy.

Supported Programming Languages

The cool thing about Geany is that it works with a ton of programming languages! You can code in C, HTML, Java, Python, and many more. If you're curious about all the languages it supports, you can check out the complete list on the project’s page.

User-Friendly Interface

When you open Geany, you’ll see a tidy main window. It shows a list of all your open documents along with the symbols from the selected file. Plus, you can open multiple files at once and keep them organized with tabs—super handy!

Status Log and Scribble Area

At the bottom of this window, there’s a status log where you can see compiler results and messages. There’s even a command line for quick access! And if you need to jot down notes or reminders while coding, Geany has a Scribble area just for that.

Easy Project Management

The top toolbar in Geany is where you'll find most of your project management tools. You can easily create new files in different formats, save or reload current files, or even close them out completely. This area also lets you compile and build your code quickly.

Features That Make Coding Easy

Even though it looks pretty minimalist, Geany has everything you need to write your code smoothly. It offers syntax highlighting to make your code easier to read, allows code folding for better organization, includes auto-completion features, and automatically closes HTML and XML tags for you.

Powerful Search Tool

If you're looking for something specific in your code, Geany has a search tool that helps you find expressions quickly. You can also jump straight to any line of code without hassle!

Extendable with Plug-Ins

A standout feature is that Geany supports additional plug-ins! You can navigate to the plug-in manager window to choose which ones you'd like activated by default. This way, you can customize your experience based on what works best for you!

If you're interested in giving it a try or want more details on how to get started with Geany, head over to their page now!