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Code::Blocks is a free, open-source Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that is cross-platform and primarily aimed at developers working with C, C++, and Fortran. Renowned for its lightweight architecture and modular design, Code::Blocks provides a customizable user interface that supports various compilers such as GCC, Clang, and Microsoft Visual C++. The IDE is equipped with an easy-to-navigate interface that includes essential features like syntax highlighting, code folding, auto-completion, and a powerful debugging environment that allows for breakpoints, variable inspection, and tracing the call stack. Additionally, Code::Blocks is highly customizable through the use of plugins, which enable developers to integrate functionalities such as version control, scripting capabilities, and custom build systems. Its combination of being lightweight, flexible, and compatible across different platforms makes it an excellent option for students, educators, and developers engaged in small to medium-sized C/C++ projects. Overall, Code::Blocks serves as a versatile tool that caters to a wide range of programming needs.

Description

At its foundation lies an interpreter dedicated to Emacs Lisp, a variant of the Lisp programming language enhanced for text editing tasks. It offers content-aware editing modes that feature syntax highlighting for a variety of file formats. The platform includes comprehensive built-in documentation, complete with a tutorial aimed at newcomers. Users benefit from extensive Unicode support accommodating nearly all human scripts. It is highly customizable, allowing modifications through Emacs Lisp code or via a graphical interface. Beyond mere text editing, it encompasses a diverse array of functionalities, such as a project planner, email and news reader, debugging interface, calendar, IRC client, and much more. The presence of a packaging system enables users to download and install various extensions seamlessly. Additionally, it provides built-in support for arbitrary-size integers and utilizes HarfBuzz for effective text shaping. There is also native functionality for JSON parsing, improved support for Cairo drawing, and the adoption of portable dumping in lieu of unexec. The system adheres to XDG conventions for initialization files and includes an additional early-init file for enhanced customization. Furthermore, it supports built-in tab bar and tab-line features, as well as the ability to resize and rotate images without relying on ImageMagick, making it a versatile tool for a wide range of tasks. Overall, it stands out as a powerful platform that caters to a multitude of user needs beyond simple text manipulation.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

C Yes 
Amp No 
C++ Yes 
Cody No 
Dash No 
Devin Desktop No 
Fortran Yes 
Hound No 
JSON No 
MULTI IDE No 
Objective-C Yes 
Org Mode No 
Python Yes 
Scheme No 
Sourcetrail No 
Tabnine No 
Termius No 
Wing Python IDE No 
XML No 

Integrations

C Yes 
Amp Yes 
C++ No 
Cody Yes 
Dash Yes 
Devin Desktop Yes 
Fortran No 
Hound Yes 
JSON Yes 
MULTI IDE Yes 
Objective-C No 
Org Mode Yes 
Python No 
Scheme Yes 
Sourcetrail Yes 
Tabnine Yes 
Termius Yes 
Wing Python IDE Yes 
XML Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Open source
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Code::Blocks

Founded

2005

Website

sourceforge.net/projects/codeblocks/

Vendor Details

Company Name

GNU

Founded

1996

Country

United States

Website

www.gnu.org/software/emacs/

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete Yes 
Code Folding Yes 
Column Editing Yes 
Customizable Themes Yes 
Debugging Yes 
Formatting / Table Editing Yes 
Keyboard Shortcuts Yes 
Multi-Monitor Editing Yes 
Syntax Highlighting Yes 
WYSIWYG Yes 

IDE

Code Completion Yes 
Compiler Yes 
Cross Platform Support Yes 
Debugger Yes 
Drag and Drop UI Yes 
Integrations and Plugins Yes 
Multi Language Support Yes 
Project Management Yes 
Text Editor / Code Editor Yes 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete Yes 
Code Folding Yes 
Column Editing Yes 
Customizable Themes Yes 
Debugging Yes 
Formatting / Table Editing Yes 
Keyboard Shortcuts Yes 
Multi-Monitor Editing Yes 
Syntax Highlighting Yes 
WYSIWYG Yes 

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

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