Geany

Geany is a versatile and lightweight IDE that puts flexibility first. It supports a wide array of programming languages, allowing you to declare your choice and preferred file encoding before you begin, tailoring the editing experience to your specific needs. This adaptability, combined with its straightforward text-tile interface, makes it excellent for multi-language projects or developers who switch contexts frequently. It offers core development tools—syntax highlighting, code navigation, and a built-in terminal—in a single, responsive package. Geany proves that a powerful coding environment doesn't need to be complex; it just needs to be intelligently designed around the coder's immediate requirements.