IDE - The BlOtS test

One of the first things you should do when you get a new IDE or code editor is perform a simple test.  Type the following into your editor:

BlOtS

810+5

That's:

  {capital letter B}{lower case L}{capital O}{lowercase T}{capital S}

  {number 8}{number 1}{number 0}{plus sign}{number 5}

If you cannot easily distinguish the letters in the upper word from the numbers in the lower characters, you need to adjust your editor typeface settings. Otherwise you'll find yourself scratching your head wondering why that database connection string in your code is not working, or other situations where the accuracy of the text is very important.