Code::Blocks
Code::Blocks is a free open-source IDE for C, C++ and Fortran that lets coders develop software in their own way.
Operating system: Windows
Publisher: Code::Blocks
Release: Code::Blocks 25.03
License: Open source (GPL-3.0)
Antivirus check: VirusTotal report
Code::Blocks is a free, open-source IDE that allows coders to develop and work with software the way they'd like. It is built around plugin-based extensions and supports the C, C++ and Fortran coding languages.
Code::Blocks is suited to large projects: it allows you to see how different parts affect each other and how your references are interconnected through a strong inter-project dependency setup, and its build system supports parallel builds.
Code::Blocks is open-source software released under the GPLv3, so those with programming knowledge may make modifications and improve the software.
Code::Blocks can be extended with plugins and configured to work with many compilers, so you can build projects your own way.
Features:
- Supports GCC (MinGW), MSVC++, Clang and other compilers
- Full breakpoint support with GDB and CDB debuggers
- Open-source
- Runs on Windows, Linux and macOS
- Uses wxWidgets
32-bit and 64-bit builds available
C/C++ compiler (MinGW setup bundles GCC)
PROS
Offers real-time parsing and smart code completion features.
Supports multiple compilers, including GCC, Clang, and Visual C++.
CONS
Code completion can be slow on large projects.
Its interface isn't as sleek or modern as alternative IDEs.
