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Developers and programmers, meet Atom, a highly customizable text editor developed by GitHub. Atom is designed to be easy to use while providing a deep level of customization, making it a popular choice among software developers. Although GitHub has announced the sunset of Atom in favor of Microsoft Visual Studio Code and GitHub Codespaces, the editor remains available for use.

Key Features and Capabilities

Atom boasts several key features, including intelligent auto-completion, a package and theme manager, and a tree-view file browser. These features enable developers to work more efficiently and effectively. The editor also supports multiple panes, allowing for easier code comparison and editing.

Recent Developments and Sunset

On December 15, 2022, GitHub officially sunset Atom, archiving all projects under the Atom organization. While pre-built Atom binaries can still be downloaded, package management has stopped working, and there will be no further security updates. Additionally, features like Teletype will no longer function. To continue using Atom, users must download a previous version before February 2, 2023, as later versions will become invalid due to revoked code signing certificates.

Migration and Alternatives

GitHub encourages users to migrate to alternative solutions like Microsoft Visual Studio Code and GitHub Codespaces. These platforms offer enhanced reliability, security, and performance, aligning with GitHub's commitment to improving the developer experience in the cloud.