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Pros

Efficient Multi-File Search and Replace: Several users have praised BBEdit for its powerful multi-file search and replace features, which are comparable to those found in UNIX command-line tools. This indicates that the software is highly capable and efficient when handling complex tasks.

Beneficial Source Control and Compiler Integration: Reviewers have mentioned that BBEdit offers source control and compiler integration, making it a valuable tool for software developers. This feature caters to the specific needs of this user group, enhancing their workflow efficiency.

Convenient Scripting and Macro Features: Users appreciate the scripting and macro capabilities offered by BBEdit, as they help streamline repetitive tasks. By providing automation capabilities, the software allows users to save time and increase productivity.

BBEdit Reviews

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Educational ServicesHigher Education1

BBedit: It's been around forever, but is it really still worth it?

Rating: 8 out of 10
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope

BBEdit has been around for ages. At one time you could say that it was the go-to text editor for those on the Mac platform. The basic problem that BBEdit addresses is that Mac OSX lacks an easy to use text editor that has lots of functionality. For example, TextEdit is too basic and vi (via the command line) is too hard to use for most users. Most of our developers use BBEdit because they have always used it, so it is familiar, and they know how it works. Is BBEdit the best? I would say it used to be the best text editor for the Mac, but not so much anymore.

Pros

  • Easy to use, anyone can use BBEdit.
  • Highly configurable and it is easy to create automated tasks.
  • The internal help function is really good!
  • The company is committed to BBEdit.

Cons

  • The cost of this product has just become too much for the functionality that most people need. You can find free or $10 tools that do what most people need to do.
  • The BBEdit program has lots of functionality, but could it be too much? Are there too many options?
  • It seems that there are too many upgrades.

Likelihood to Recommend

BBEdit is suited for a Mac environment where source code or text files need to be edited. BBEdit also has a nice function where you can edit files via SCP so it is good for doing remote editing. I can't really think of a scenario where it is less suited except for doing modern HTML editing. Know that this is not BBEdit's fault, it is just how HTML has become a mess these days.
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Jason Smith, DPA
Instructional Technologist in Information Technology at Pomona College (Higher Education, 201-500 employees)
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19 years of experience