Other C++ IDE's to Install
If you want to try a different
approach to working with your C++ code, then there are plenty of options available to
you. Windows is the most prolific platform for C++ IDEs but there are plenty for Mac and Linux users too.
DEVELOPING C++
Here are ten great C++ IDEs that
are worth looking into. You can install one or all of them if you like, but
find the one that works best for you.
ECLIPSE
Eclipse is a hugely popular C++
IDE that offers the programmer a wealth of
features. It has a great, clean interface, is easy
to use and available for Windows, Linux and Mac. Head over to www.eclipse.org/downloads/
to download the latest version. If
you’re stuck, click the Need Help link for more information.
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CODELITE
CodeLite is a free and open
source IDE that’s regularly updated and available
for Windows, Linux and macOS. It’s
lightweight, uncomplicated and extremely powerful. You can find out more
information as well as how to download and install it at www.codelite.org.
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GNAT
The GNAT Programming Studio (GPS)
is a powerful and intuitive IDE that supports
testing, debugging and code analysis. The Community
Edition is free, whereas the Pro version costs; however, the
Community Edition is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and even the
Raspberry Pi. You can find it at www.adacore.com/download.
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NETBEANS
Another popular choice is
NetBeans. This is another excellent IDE that’s
packed with features and a pleasure to use.
NetBeans IDE includes project based templates for C++ that give you
the ability to build applications with dynamic and static libraries.
Find out more at www.netbeans.org/features/cpp/index.html.
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VISUAL STUDIO
Microsoft’s Visual Studio is a mammoth C++ IDE that allows you to create applications for
Windows, Android, iOS and the web. The Community version is free to
download and install but the other versions allow a free trial
period. Go to www.visualstudio.com/ to see what it can do for you.
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ANJUTA
The Anjuta DevStudio is a
Linux-only IDE that features some of the more
advanced features you would normally find in a paid
software development studio. There’s a GUI designer, source editor,
app wizard, interactive debugger and much more. Go to www.anjuta.org/ for more
information.
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QT CREATOR
This cross-platform IDE is
designed to create C++ applications for
desktop and mobile environments. It comes
with a code editor and integrated tools for testing and debugging,
as well as deploying to you chosen platform. It’s not free but there
is a trial period on offer before requiring purchasing:
www.qt.io/qt-features-libraries-apis-toolsand-ide/.
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MONODEVELOP
This excellent IDE allows
developers to write C++ code for desktop and web applications across all the
major platforms. There’s an advanced text editor, integrated debugger
and a configurable workbench to help you create your code. It’s
available for Windows, Mac and Linux and is free to download and use: www.monodevelop.com/.
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DEV C++
Bloodshed Dev C++, despite its
colourful name, is an older IDE that is for
Windows systems only. However, many users praise its
clean interface and uncomplicated way of coding and compiling.
Although there’s not been much updating for some time, it’s
certainly one to consider if you want something different: www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html.
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U++
Ultimate++ is a cross-platform
C++ IDE that boats a rapid development of code through the
smart and aggressive use of C++. For the novice, it’s
a beast of an IDE but behind its complexity is a beauty that would
make a developer’s knees go wobbly. Find out more at www.ultimatepp.org/index.html.
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