Notepad++ is a free editor of source code and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running under the Windows environment, its use is controlled by GPL License.
Based on the powerful editing component Scintilla, Notepad++ is written in C++ language and uses Win32 API and STL which provides a higher execution speed and smaller program size. By optimizing as possible without losing user friendliness, Notepad++ tries to reduce the load on your PC. When using less CPU power, the PC can throttle down and reduce power consumption, resulting in a greener environment.