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5 Monospaced Fonts with Cool Coding Ligatures

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5 Monospaced Fonts with Cool Coding Ligatures

This article explores five free monospaced fonts with cool coding ligatures: Fira Code, Iosevka, Monoid, Source Code Pro, and JetBrains Mono. Ligatures and legibility are compared for each font, with Fira Code scoring high in both categories. Iosevka is noted for its 9 weights and italics, while Monoid stands out for its unique look but limited ligatures. Source Code Pro is improved with an "extension" and JetBrains Mono is praised for its well-designed brackets and braces.

Overall, the article is a helpful resource for anyone looking to improve the look of their coding font.