Well, for many reasons. Taking screenshot of the code is not very readable. Usually font size of an editor is small. These tools help you customise the appearance of the code making them look cleaner. You might need screenshots in different sizes depending on the social media you use. Simply taking a screenshot doesn't really have much utility.
Ok, I disagree. Ctrl+scroll wheel (or plus sign) in the editor for a temporary boost in font size and then screenshot and then roll it back. If you also have a appealing color scheme for your code, it already looks good. Done in 5 sec. Been doing it this way forever for sharing code in chats/email. Maybe these tools are better for sharing on social media?
Thanks for the article, I didn't know about these tools. :-)
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Why would you use these instead of taking a screenshot of your code in the editor and share it?
Well, for many reasons. Taking screenshot of the code is not very readable. Usually font size of an editor is small. These tools help you customise the appearance of the code making them look cleaner. You might need screenshots in different sizes depending on the social media you use. Simply taking a screenshot doesn't really have much utility.
Ok, I disagree. Ctrl+scroll wheel (or plus sign) in the editor for a temporary boost in font size and then screenshot and then roll it back. If you also have a appealing color scheme for your code, it already looks good. Done in 5 sec. Been doing it this way forever for sharing code in chats/email. Maybe these tools are better for sharing on social media?
Thanks for the article, I didn't know about these tools. :-)