Your point is valid, however there is also a strong argument for doing things the hard(er) way, ie using a general text editor, and learning the compile/build p

Your point is valid, however there is also a strong argument for doing things the hard(er) way, ie using a general text editor, and learning the compile/build process. I guess that this is how most of us here got up and running, and that time wasn't wasted. I'm a big fan of taking the longer route, and benefitting from everything I learn along the way.