Code::Blocks Reviews

Code::Blocks

3.0 out of 5 stars
Visual Studio Reviews

Visual Studio

5.0 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 1 Rating

Total 3 out of 5 stars
ease 1 out of 5 stars
features 1 out of 5 stars
design 1 out of 5 stars
support 1 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 1 Rating

Total 5 out of 5 stars
ease 5 out of 5 stars
features 5 out of 5 stars
design 5 out of 5 stars
support 5 out of 5 stars

Description

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

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API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

C Yes 
C++ Yes 
Python Yes 
CAD6engine No 
CodeBuddy No 
FAR HTML No 
GitHub Student Developer Pack No 
NCover No 
Parasoft dotTEST No 
Python RPA No 
Raygun No 
SQL Prompt No 
SignPath No 
SmartBear Collaborator No 
StackBlitz WebContainers No 
Testwell CTC++ No 
Windows Forms No 
ZeroPath No 
oneAPI No 
vREST No 

Integrations

C Yes 
C++ Yes 
Python Yes 
CAD6engine Yes 
CodeBuddy Yes 
FAR HTML Yes 
GitHub Student Developer Pack Yes 
NCover Yes 
Parasoft dotTEST Yes 
Python RPA Yes 
Raygun Yes 
SQL Prompt Yes 
SignPath Yes 
SmartBear Collaborator Yes 
StackBlitz WebContainers Yes 
Testwell CTC++ Yes 
Windows Forms Yes 
ZeroPath Yes 
oneAPI Yes 
vREST Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Open source
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$45/user/month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

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 No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
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 No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Code::Blocks

Founded

2005

Website

sourceforge.net/projects/codeblocks/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

www.microsoft.com

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 Collaboration

Audio Conferencing No 
Chat / Messaging No 
Code Review No 
Discussion Threads No 
IDE Integration No 
Remote Control No 
Remote Pair Programming No 
Screen Sharing No 
Video Conferencing No 

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 

Game Development

2D Yes 
3D Yes 
Analytics Yes 
Animation No 
Asset Management No 
Drag & Drop No 
IT Asset Management Yes 
Network Management No 
Physics No 
Player Management No 
Prototyping No 
Virtual Reality No 
eCommerce No 

IDE

Code Completion No 
Compiler No 
Cross Platform Support Yes 
Debugger No 
Drag and Drop UI No 
Integrations and Plugins No 
Multi Language Support No 
Project Management No 
Text Editor / Code Editor Yes 

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