GNU Nano is a lightweight, easy-to-use text editor ideal for quick edits in terminal environments, while Textadept is a more advanced, customizable editor suitable for programming and development tasks with a focus on extensibility.
GNU nano
Pros:
Lightweight and fast
Easy to use for beginners
Widely available on many systems
No installation required for basic use
Simple and straightforward interface
Cons:
Limited features compared to IDEs
No mouse support in terminal
Basic color scheme options
Textadept
Pros:
Extensible with Lua scripting
Highly customizable with themes
Supports multiple programming languages
Built-in package manager for plugins
Advanced features like code folding and syntax highlighting