They taught us Emacs in college... it was clear from the beginning that this was an ultra nerdy and powerful editor and that the "serious" nerds should use it.

They taught us Emacs in college... it was clear from the beginning that this was an ultra nerdy and powerful editor and that the "serious" nerds should use it. I drank the cool-aid and used it for a while, but when I graduated I didn't use it again. I just started using what my co-workers were using. I suppose that makes me a bit of a follower on editors, but in my mind, I don't care, I don't get excited about editors. My advice is to use what everyone around you is using and focus on making cool stuff.