GNOME Builder is a general purpose integrated development environment (IDE) for the GNOME desktop environment. Developed by Christian Hergert
License: Open Source
Notepad++ is a lightweight text editor primarily for Windows, ideal for quick edits and scripting with extensive plugin support. In contrast, GNOME Builder is a full-fledged IDE designed for developing GNOME applications, featuring project management and debugging tools but may be resource-heavy and complex for new users.