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Software Overview

Brackets is a free, open-source code editor designed for use by web and front-end developers. Adobe originally developed Brackets, but the program's user community now maintains it at Brackets.io.

Developers use Brackets to write .HTML, .CSS, and .JS (JavaScript) documents. The program's minimalist UI allows developers to focus on coding without being distracted by extraneous windows and toolbars. Instead, developers typically access Brackets' code editing features using hotkeys. For example, developers can press Ctrl + E (Cmd + E in macOS) to quickly view and edit the CSS styles associated with an HTML tag they are editing.

Brackets also allows developers to preview projects live in their web browser. When previewing a project, any changes the developer makes to that project are automatically reflected in its in-browser preview. Users who want to add additional features to Brackets can take advantage of the program's robust extension library, or they can write their own extension, with help from the Brackets.io community if needed.

Summary

Web and front-end developers looking for a streamlined, open-source code editor will find a lot to like in Brackets. Those who fall in love with Brackets can even contribute to the program's future, by creating extensions and joining the development community at Brackets.io.

Primary File Type

.HTMLHypertext Markup Language File

Supported File Types