GNU nano is a simple, user-friendly text editor ideal for beginners and quick edits, while SciTE is a more advanced editor with extensive customization and plugin support, suitable for more complex programming tasks.
GNU nano
Pros:
Lightweight and fast
User-friendly interface
Supports multiple languages
Easy to learn for beginners
Available on most Unix-like systems
Cons:
Limited functionality compared to IDEs
No advanced features like code completion
Basic search functionality
SciTE
Pros:
Customizable syntax highlighting
Integrated terminal support
Extensive plugin support
Cross-platform compatibility
Advanced search and replace capabilities
Cons:
Can be overwhelming for new users due to many features