Most software developers are quite particular about which tools they use.
Some developers prefer coding with a text editor, such as VI or Emacs on Unix or WordPad on Windows. Others like the productivity boost provided by the aids available in IDEs. The good news is that there is a wide variety of development tools available today that can fit most any budget. Thus business leaders do not need to confine developers to one tool. In fact, providing a smorgasbord of aids often helps developers do their best work.