Atom Editor is coming to an end

In the GitHub blog post, the company announced the plan to sunset the Atom text editor. Atom had been one of the popular text editors, appreciated for its flexibility and customization capabilities. However, over the years, new editors emerged that offered more updated functionalities. The community observed a decline in developmental activity, which ultimately led to the decision to phase it out. The article emphasized GitHub's commitment to software development and transparency in decision-making processes. Instead of transitioning Atom users to another editor, GitHub encourages them to use VS Code and other modern editors that offer better support and features. The discontinuation of Atom marks an important step for GitHub to focus on developing better tools for programmers and simplifying its resources and support for users.