Geany 2.1

Geany is a lightweight and versatile Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed to provide a seamless coding experience for developers across various programming languages. Developed by Enrico Tröger, Geany stands out with its simplicity, speed, and efficiency, making it an ideal choice for both novice programmers and seasoned developers seeking a robust yet unobtrusive coding tool.

At its core, Geany is built to be small and fast, ensuring that it doesn't burden your system resources while delivering a powerful set of features. Its minimalist design is complemented by an intuitive user interface, which allows users to focus on coding without unnecessary distractions. This simplicity does not come at the expense of functionality; Geany supports a wide array of programming languages, including but not limited to C, C++, Java, Python, and PHP, making it a versatile tool for various development projects.

One of Geany's standout features is its extensive plugin system, which allows users to customize and extend the IDE's capabilities to suit their specific needs. Whether you require additional syntax highlighting, version control integration, or project management tools, Geany's plugin ecosystem provides a wealth of options to enhance your development environment.

The IDE also boasts a robust set of built-in features designed to streamline the coding process. These include syntax highlighting, code folding, auto-completion, and a powerful search and replace function. Additionally, Geany's support for external tools and terminal emulation further enhances its utility, allowing developers to compile and execute code directly from the IDE.

Geany's cross-platform compatibility is another significant advantage, as it runs seamlessly on various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. This ensures that developers can maintain a consistent workflow across different environments, a crucial feature for teams working in diverse setups.

Moreover, Geany's open-source nature fosters a vibrant community of contributors and users who continuously enhance the software's capabilities. This collaborative environment ensures that Geany remains up-to-date with the latest developments in programming technology, while also providing a platform for users to share insights and improvements.

In summary, Geany is a powerful, flexible, and efficient IDE that caters to a wide range of programming needs. Its lightweight design, coupled with a rich feature set and extensive customization options, makes it an excellent choice for developers seeking a reliable and adaptable coding environment. Whether you're embarking on a new project or maintaining existing code, Geany provides the tools and flexibility needed to enhance your development workflow.

Release notes:

New Release
General:
Include themes from geany-themes (Issue#4035, PR#4044, Issue#4340, PR#4354).
Fix silently truncating files containing NUL bytes (PR#3716).
Improve compatibility focusing the editor window when opening a file externally (Kondor Dániel, Issue#3531, PR#4071).
Require GLib 2.56 (PR#4199).
Update placeholders for external printing command to use the same ones as build commands (Pynckels, PR#4250).
Bug Fixes:
Improve corner-case encoding detection and conversion (PR#3716).
Fix losing session after opening several projects (Issue#3897, PR#3898).
Fix emission of the "document-activate" signal, leading to glitches in UI and plugins (Issue#3684, PR#3891).
Fix spurious CPU load after running a build command (PR#3902).
Use a more reliable method for saving preferences and other auxiliary files (Issue#3946, PR#3950).
Fix focusing the symbol list through key binding (Pascal Baillehache, Issue#3678, PR#3681).
Fix search entry after editing the toolbar (Issue#3831, PR#3838).
Fix non-deterministic anonymous symbol names (Issue#3717, PR#3785).
Fix displaying symbols declared out of order (Issue#4060, PR#4063).
Fix possible invalid memory access when generating user initials on first startup (Issue#3844, PR#3846).
Fix Meson build when either fnmatch() or regcomp() is missing on the system (Issue#3618).
Fix replacing placeholders in filenames in build commands (PR#4318).
Interface:
Add support for searching the Messages and Compiler output (PR#3823).
Add support for modern platform-native file selection dialogs (Issue#1310, Issue#2794, Issue#3458, Issue#3868, Issue#4220, Issue#4259, PR#3861).
Regroup filetypes by letter (PR#3977).
Add filter for open documents sidebar (PR#4210).
Add filter for keybindings preferences (Issue#2848, PR#4192).
Add various pref to skip "replace in session" confirmation dialog (Issue#3702, PR#3851).
Make it easier to wrap search when the confirmation dialog is shown (Issue#1192, PR#4042).
Fix spurious selection when clicking an
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