Why Microsoft Word is the best IDE for programming

Joma Tech

Joma Tech

4 min, 14 sec

A humorous take on the best IDE for programming, advocating Microsoft Word with exaggerated benefits and a mock tutorial.

Summary

  • The presenter humorously claims that the more monitors one has, the more credible their advice on IDEs.
  • The qualities of a great IDE are said to be support for code writing, productivity, and output, dismissing color schemes as frivolous.
  • Microsoft Word is facetiously touted as the best IDE for its customizable syntax highlighting and font manipulation.
  • A mock demonstration of writing and running Python code in Microsoft Word is given, including saving the file with specific settings.
  • The presenter humorously plugs their data structures and algorithms course and offers a mock 'discount' for Microsoft Word.

Chapter 1

Introduction to the Best IDE

0:00 - 13 sec

The presenter introduces the topic of the best IDE for programming, humorously linking credibility to the number of monitors they own.

The presenter introduces the topic of the best IDE for programming, humorously linking credibility to the number of monitors they own.

  • The presenter sets the stage for revealing the best IDE for programming in 2021.
  • They joke about their credibility being related to the number of monitors they have.

Chapter 2

Qualities of a Great IDE

0:14 - 42 sec

The presenter describes what makes an IDE great, focusing on productivity and dismissing color schemes.

The presenter describes what makes an IDE great, focusing on productivity and dismissing color schemes.

  • An IDE's role in supporting code writing and productivity is emphasized.
  • Color schemes are mocked as irrelevant to an IDE's quality.

Chapter 3

Microsoft Word as the Best IDE

0:57 - 45 sec

The presenter humorously claims Microsoft Word to be the best IDE for its extreme customization of syntax highlighting and font features.

The presenter humorously claims Microsoft Word to be the best IDE for its extreme customization of syntax highlighting and font features.

  • Microsoft Word is satirically announced as the best IDE for programming.
  • Customizable syntax highlighting and font manipulation in Word are exaggerated as being superior features.

Chapter 4

Demonstration of Python in Microsoft Word

1:42 - 1 min, 6 sec

A mock tutorial on writing and running Python code in Microsoft Word is presented, including saving the file in a specific format.

A mock tutorial on writing and running Python code in Microsoft Word is presented, including saving the file in a specific format.

  • The presenter demonstrates writing 'Hello World' in Python using Microsoft Word.
  • They humorously explain how to save the code as a text file with special settings, framing it as a security feature.

Chapter 5

Customizing and Running Merge Sort

2:48 - 44 sec

The presenter continues the mock tutorial by writing merge sort in Word, customizing it, and running the code.

The presenter continues the mock tutorial by writing merge sort in Word, customizing it, and running the code.

  • Merge sort code is written and customized in Microsoft Word.
  • The code is saved and run, with a plug for the presenter's course on algorithms.

Chapter 6

Humorous Promotion and Conclusion

3:32 - 39 sec

The presenter humorously promotes Microsoft Word and suggests ways to thank them for their advice, leading to the next video teaser.

The presenter humorously promotes Microsoft Word and suggests ways to thank them for their advice, leading to the next video teaser.

  • A mock promotion for Microsoft Word is offered with a 'generous' discount.
  • Various humorous payment methods are suggested for thanking the presenter.
  • The next video involving Twitch chat and stock market trading is teased.