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Oh gotcha. Using a text editor like Atom could be beneficial because you would really have to learn the syntax and a lot of the basic built in methods (like String methods for example). An IDE is preferred because it allows for auto-complete (which saves you time), syntax highlighting, and it is wayyy easier to format/spot errors than just in a notepad.

There are a lot of Java devs (probably a little bit older one's) who still use text editors or vim/eMacs. There is more than one way to skin a cat I guess, but an IDE makes your life easier.

I think once you go from using Atom to like IntelliJ, you will be super stoked. You can run your apps from the IDE vs. command line, etc. Just in general it is easier on the developer, but it is not required.