Perfect. As the description says: simple and easy to use. Ideal when checking the contents of a file - just type "leafpad #####" from the terminal, where ##### is the filename.
It also includes auto-line-indentation and line numbering. Better than NotePad!
A worthwhile extension, in my view, would be a few icons at the top or side with frequently used symbols for basic coding: <>[]{}|.

Good editor indeed. Converting between CR, LF and CR/LF would be great also for talking with windows systems. Also, sorting and duplicate lines removal is something I have needed in the past. But maybe it's asking too much!