What are the best alternatives to Kate... any thoughts?

I’ve been using Kate as my code editor, and while I appreciate its features and the way it integrates with KDE applications, I’m curious about other options. I know there are over 100 alternatives across various platforms like Mac, Windows, and Linux. What do you all think are the best alternatives? I’d love to hear your suggestions.

Notepad++ is a solid alternative. It’s free and open-source, plus it’s really easy to use. I find it great for quick edits.

Visual Studio Code is another great option. It has a lot of extensions and is super customizable, which I really like.

I’ve been using VSCodium lately, which is like VS Code but without the telemetry. It’s quite nice.

Sublime Text is also a fantastic alternative. It’s super fast and has a really clean interface that I enjoy.

Vim is another option that’s worth mentioning. It’s lightweight and great for those who prefer keyboard shortcuts.