Users reported faster startup times and smoother scrolling in large files (e.g., 10,000+ lines of code). Adobe also reduced the application’s memory footprint, particularly when switching between Design View and Code View.

Facilitates quick updates across an entire project.

: While newer sub-versions (up to 21.7 in December 2025) have been released, these focus strictly on security patches, bug fixes, and OS compatibility rather than evolving the software's toolkit.

According to Adobe’s June 2021 release notes:

, it still serves as a powerful IDE for users who want to see their code and a on one screen. Key Features & Strengths Visual-to-Code Synergy