For a long time I've been using dreamweaver to do the majority of my coding. However, I've found a better code editor. And unlike Dreamweaver, which runs for close to $400.00, this one is free, and released under GPL.

As you can see from the screenshots, this editor was clearly designed for, and by hardcore codemonkeys. It features all sorts of useful stuff like zooming in and out, tons of visual guides to help you see where your loops are starting and ending. Really clear color coding, and so much more.

Notepad++ represents everything an application should be. It solves problems I didn't even know I had when I was programming; and it does so without bloat, or any kind of learning curve. Not to mention, it doesn't have hardcore memory leaks (its so sad that this truly sets it apart from other apps I've been using). So friends, give it a spin. You won't be disappointed. It will make you a better programmer.

Download Notepad++ (Windows, sorry Mac people)