'Syntax for all languages that i use' is the top reason why over 94 developers like Notepad++, while over 127 developers mention 'IOS Development' as the leading cause for choosing Xcode. On the other hand, Xcode provides the following key features: PCRE (Perl Compatible Regular Expression) Search/Replace.User Defined Syntax Highlighting and Folding: screenshot 1, screenshot 2, screenshot 3 and screenshot 4.Some of the features offered by Notepad++ are: Notepad++ can be classified as a tool in the 'Text Editor' category, while Xcode is grouped under 'Integrated Development Environment'. Tightly integrated with the Cocoa and Cocoa Touch frameworks, Xcode is an incredibly productive environment for building amazing apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. The Xcode IDE is at the center of the Apple development experience. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL License Xcode: The complete toolset for building great apps. Notepad++ is a free (as in 'free speech' and also as in 'free beer') source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages.

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Notepad++ vs Xcode: What are the differences?

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