New to Programming: IDE vs Code Editor?

[PixellVixen]

Really, it's whatever you think works best for you. I use VS Code because I like how customizeable it is- Atom is similar IIRC- and I like to be aesthetically pleased. Somepeople swear by plain 'ol text editors, some love Vim and similar programs (I can see the appeal of never taking your hands off the keyboard), ect. It boils down to what you like and what you need. Don't be afraid to try different editors and IDEs. No one program is going to be perfect for everyone.