Atom is a versatile text editor suitable for various programming tasks with strong community support, while Projucer is specialized for audio application development using the JUCE framework, providing tools specifically tailored for that domain.
Atom
Pros:
Highly customizable with themes and packages
Supports multiple programming languages
Built-in Git integration
Cross-platform compatibility
User-friendly interface
Cons:
Performance can be slow with large files
Limited built-in features compared to IDEs
Relies heavily on community packages
Projucer
Pros:
Specifically designed for audio application development
Integrated JUCE framework for easy access to audio libraries