I use Monaco in the terminal and the Atom default in Atom.
One time I accidentally deleted the font I was using for my terminal and the terminal became non-monospace (impossible to work with), so I hastily switched to the first monospace font I could find. That font was Comic Sans and I let it stay as my terminal font for way too long.
I use Source Sans. I started with Source Code but it doesn't read as easily (kerning was invented for a reason) and it turns out that I never actually benefited from the monospace so I switched.
Both versions though are attractive, easy to read fonts. I try new ones when I see them and always go back.
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I use Fira Code as well. I also like Input, which is a proportional font designed for programming (supported in IDEs such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, Xcode).
Font Playground lists a lot of popular fonts for programming. Didn't list Fira Code, Consolas, nor Input though.
Another programmer font list, with 100+ fonts: Best Programming Fonts. Doesn't have an interactive display of the fonts, but has an extensive list, and provides some pro/con bullet points on each font, and a link for getting the font.
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I use Monaco in the terminal and the Atom default in Atom.
One time I accidentally deleted the font I was using for my terminal and the terminal became non-monospace (impossible to work with), so I hastily switched to the first monospace font I could find. That font was Comic Sans and I let it stay as my terminal font for way too long.
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Wait, is there a monospace version of Comic Sans?
That's pure evil, Ben.
ProFont tobiasjung.name/profont/ (monospaced... for the whole system, not only IDE)
What is it that draws you to ProFont?
It has a really good readability in small and large font sizes (7pt and above), making l, 1, I, 0, O different and with bold punctuation marks...
I've been on an SF Mono kick lately, but I also really like Menlo—they are both stylish and attractive fonts that are also easy to read.
Source Code Pro
I use Haskling, it's basically SCP but with ligatures ✔
I am a very happy Source Code Pro user too :)
I use Source Sans. I started with Source Code but it doesn't read as easily (kerning was invented for a reason) and it turns out that I never actually benefited from the monospace so I switched.
Both versions though are attractive, easy to read fonts. I try new ones when I see them and always go back.
Some favorites are Inconsolata and fira code.
Here's a gallery of pretty much every free use code font for your browsing and downloading pleasure:
github.com/chrissimpkins/codeface
After a long time with Monaco, I've been trying a few fonts with programming ligatures, currently testing out:
github.com/tonsky/FiraCode
Perhaps one day I'll pay the $200 for:
typography.com/blog/introducing-op...
A co-worker used this font. It was super nice to look at, and the ‘fancy’ comments are easier on the eyes.
Try PT Mono (macos). Not as good as Operator, but a very good and free alternative.
I use Fira Code as well. I also like Input, which is a proportional font designed for programming (supported in IDEs such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, Xcode).
Font Playground lists a lot of popular fonts for programming. Didn't list Fira Code, Consolas, nor Input though.
A bunch more programming suitable fonts (50+ fonts) and a nice browser comparison at Programming Fonts. Each font has a link to where to get it.
Another programmer font list, with 100+ fonts: Best Programming Fonts. Doesn't have an interactive display of the fonts, but has an extensive list, and provides some pro/con bullet points on each font, and a link for getting the font.
I fell down in love with mplus and never looked back. I use it in both vsode and terminal.
Operator Mono
I use SF Mono Regular 12pt* for my terminal and the "Menlo, Monaco, 'Courier New', monospace" font-family for my VS Code editor.
*I did change the character spacing to 1.1
My I ask what prompted a character spacing change?
Another vote for Source Code Pro. It's a beautiful font.