Hey! I'm new to programming. I have a Windows machine and looking to find the best way to start programming! I've heard of IDEs like Eclipse. Is that the best one or are there others I should consider?
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A very delayed response, but the short answer is: probably VS Code.
Honestly, if someone is just getting started, Visual Studio Code is likely the best. It can handle a broad range of programming and markup languages, and there are numerous extensions you can install to improve the experience for whatever you're working on.
The only exception I can think of is if you're starting in the deep end, or you're targeting a very specific need. Something like iOS or Android development. In which case Xcode or Android Studio are likely your best options.