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Checking out multiple code editors takes time. Optimizing $99 purchases is sub-optimal for many people. Particularly in the context of professional software development.

Finding free stuff can be a fun hobby. There's nothing wrong with using free time in that pursuit. Other people make different choices.

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You're assuming that because something costs $99, it's automatically going to be better than options which are cheaper of free?

I think he's implying that it's a decent bet when running a business, yes.

And it would be completely incorrect in the context of modern software development tools, where the best in class are open-source and free.

I am assuming that it is probably be good enough. Good enough is good enough because code editors are solutions in the context of engineering.

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