Cloud9 or WebStorm [closed]

Question

What IDE is better for node.js and/or JQuery development? Which will boost productivity more? What advantages and disadvantages both of them have?

Answer 1

Well one of the clear difference is that Cloud9 is hosted while WebStorm is installed. That means that you can access your Cloud9 and your files anywhere from the cloud, but with WebStorm you have to install it on every computer and get your files from your repo or other. It also means that Cloud9 has a monthly cost, well WebStorm is probably a one-time cost.

Answer 2

Well the next question is are you trying to do node.js or what? What is your ultimate goal? Cloud9 is great for node.js if you want to run it without installing node.js on your local machine. Also, you can hook Cloud9 with Github and deploy your site to Heroku.

If you want just jquery/javascript support, you probably don't need a cloud editor.