title: Best way for programmers to edit XAML
body: <p>I was wondering how programmers chose to edit XAML. Most of the programmers I speak to seem to edit the raw XML, but that seems nuts to me since it is such a natural thing for a more visual editor (of course you often have to get down to the raw code ultimately, but isn't there a better way to lay out a grid, or edit a template, or add non c# triggers or manage commands? The one that really set me off was editing a menu -- Visual Studio 1.0 had a better menu editor for C++ than the raw XAML editing experience.)</p>
  
  <p>When I edit .aspx files I use a visual editor much of the time, and then for the raw stuff I get into the html code.</p>
  
  <p>I am aware of Expression Blend, but that seems far more focused on artistic types and GUI experts rather than programmers.</p>
  
  <p>Does anyone have recommendations for a better editor for XAML than VS? Especially so since VS seems to have real nasty problems with XAML editing too, like bugginess and poor performance?</p>
  
  <p>Appreciate your helping this XAML newbie.</p>