I disagree with the author on a number of levels. First and foremost, he/she's treating the editor as if its sole purpose in life is the invention of new code. This seems like a somewhat stilted view of reality to me. Features like syntax highlighting, syntax aware block indentation, and project aware search are easy wins in terms of ROI.
Also, they bemoan the fact that for many people their editor is also their primary code reading environment, but it sounds very much to me like what they're asking for is amply provided for in a modern IDE.
While I agree that fixating on a particular tool can be a waste beyond a certain point, IMO a programmer investing in learning their editor seems like time well spent to me.
Also, they bemoan the fact that for many people their editor is also their primary code reading environment, but it sounds very much to me like what they're asking for is amply provided for in a modern IDE.
While I agree that fixating on a particular tool can be a waste beyond a certain point, IMO a programmer investing in learning their editor seems like time well spent to me.