Best code editor components for React

Interactive code editors are valuable tools for enhancing user experience on websites and blogs, and this article explores four popular React code editor components: React CodeMirror, Monaco Editor React, react-simple-code-editor, and React Ace. React CodeMirror offers multiple language modes, themes, and features like line numbers and autocompletion. Monaco Editor React, based on VS Code, supports over 50 languages and provides extensive customization options. react-simple-code-editor is a lightweight library that handles basic syntax highlighting with third-party libraries like Prism. React Ace offers split editors, a variety of modes and themes, and customizable settings for a user-friendly experience. Each editor has unique strengths: React CodeMirror and Monaco Editor React are feature-rich, while react-simple-code-editor is simple and efficient, and React Ace balances ease of use with functionality. The article suggests these options can help developers choose the best library for their needs and hints at the possibility of building a custom solution if necessary.