A software developer typically uses a range of software to help them create the applications or systems they are working on. This can include everything from low-level code editors and compilers to high-level integrated development environments (IDEs), debuggers and performance analysis tools.
Some of the most popular code editors used by developers include Sublime Text, Atom and Visual Studio Code. For compiling and debugging code, developers usually rely on tools provided by the programming language they are using, such as GCC for C/C++ or the Java Development Kit (JDK) for Java.
IDEs are used to provide a more comprehensive development environment, with features such as code completion, refactoring and debugging tools built in. Some of the most popular IDEs used by developers include Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse and Android Studio.
Finally, developers often use a range of other tools to help with tasks such as version control, project management, unit testing and performance analysis.