Sublime Text 4

Sublime Text is legendary for its speed and “Goto Anything” (Cmd+P) interface. Even in 2025, it remains the fastest GUI editor for opening massive files.

When to Use

• Large Files: Opening a 500MB SQL dump? VS Code chokes. Sublime opens it instantly.
• Regex: Multi-cursor + Regex find/replace workflow is unparalleled.
• Minimalism: Distraction-free coding without 50 sidebars.

Core Concepts

Package Control

The extension manager. Must be installed first.

Computed Layout

Mini-map (on the right) allows visual navigation of code shape.

Projects

sublime-project files allow saving workspace state (open tabs, layout).

Best Practices (2025)

Do:

• Use LSP: The LSP package brings VS Code-like intelligence to Sublime.
• Buy a License: Support indie developers. It’s worth it.
• Keep it Light: Don’t turn it into an IDE. Use it for its speed.

Don’t:

• Don’t ignore startup time: Keep plugins to a minimum.

References

• Sublime Text Documentation