jGRASP is a lightweight code development environment that makes reading source code easier for programmers. It uses Control Structure Diagramming (CSD) and Java object viewers to allow data structures and other objects to be viewed at will during debugging and workbench testing.
Features:
Uses CSD (Control Structure Diagrams)
CSD generation on demand with instantaneous "folding" (view/hide)
Context hints can be viewed for any CSD structure by hovering the mouse over the object
Structural views of data and objects (trees, linked lists, hash tables, etc.)
Content views of data and objects (ArrayList, Linked List, etc.)
Complex data structure viewers allow the user to view data in a myriad of ways
Integrated use of Complexity Profile Graphs (CPG)
Uses the Unified Modeling Language (UML)
jGRASP is a feature-rich environment for writing code in many common programming languages (Java, C, C++, Objective-C, Ada, and VHDL) on most platforms (Windows, Mac OS, and Linux). It’s like have a bird’s eye view of your code.
Instantaneous access to information about data structures and other objects makes visualizing the code’s purpose and structure much easier for the original author as well as anyone charged with editing or altering the code. A wealth of information about any object is a click or hover away thanks to integrated and instantaneous use of Controls Structure Diagrams (CSD) and Complexity Profile Graphs (CPG).
Simply hover over a code structure to get CSD-based information about that structure. Viewable information includes a bevy of content or structure data: details about data types, values, links and complexity. All of this information can be presented through customizable dynamic object viewers that can be combined and saved to files.
Unlike other visualization software, jGRASP uses Java and can run on any platform with a Java Virtual Machine (including Windows, Mac OS and Linux).
The Complexity Profile Graph (CPG) allows a user to identify complex areas of source code. Full integration of the CPG with the editing window means accessing this feature is simple and intuitive.
jGRASP is open source freeware and was developed by a research grant from the National Science Foundation.
ADDITIONAL SCREENSHOTS
ADDITIONAL INFO
Supports Windows, Mac OS, and Linux platforms.
Requires Java Runtime Environment to run.
Ability to display and run C, C++, Objective-C, Ada, VHDL.
PROS
Intuitive graphical representations for programming structures.
Supports many languages including Java, C++, and Python.
Provides debugging and workbench features.
CONS
Limited functionality compared to more advanced Integrated Development Environments.
Lacks advanced debugging capabilities.
Outdated and less user-friendly interface.
👨💻️ USER REVIEWS AND COMMENTS 💬
Scott Steen
Instantaneous access to information about data structures and other objects makes visualizing the code’s purpose and structure much easier for the original author as well as anyone charged with editing or altering the code. A wealth of information about any object is a click or hover away thanks to integrated and instantaneous use of Controls Structure Diagrams (CSD) and Complexity Profile graphs.(CPG).
Jude
jGRASP is a coding software for coders. It makes it easier for developers to read code and create that website, software, or game that they are trying to create. It is an amazing software that streamlines coding. It is available for download on windows 7.
George
jGrasp is good. Not the best, but certainly not the worst. It's a software development program that makes it easier for programmers to integrate their code into their programs. jGRASP can automatically generate software visualizations in order to make software that's easier for people to understand. Very useful for building apps. The main issue with jGRASP is that at times it has bugs. Sometimes you will be working on something, and all of a sudden there will be a glitch.
Jude
Marquardt
It's often very draining to look at other people's code, but jGrasp makes it easier to do so by providing various visualizations in the code so that you can really see with your eyes what's going on. Has great representations of trees, linked lists, stacks, queues, and much more.
Jay
One of the best software is jGRASP for windows and special abillAity are there lightweight IDE specialy for devolepers with control structure diagram and most important a heavy IDE is not welcome for devolpers it will slow their work and less productive but this lightweight IDE helps without unnescessary clutter .jGRASP addresses the problem simultaneously as it focus on ease use and fast preformence without cluttring,also helps for new project for variety programming and space normaly taken by indentation in so the CSD control flow diagram fits to it .jGRASP BEST software for programming easy to control the clutter save time and stay productive one of the most improtant for devolpers .We dont want compromise on our work quality so i prefer jGRASP is the best option
Brodie
it's a lightweight solution that speeds up my development work and allows me to be more efficient while still enabling me to produce high-quality work. I appreciate that jGRASP has enough range of functionality that I can use it to build new projects from the ground up and also edit projects that are already in existence.
Jayden
I'm a big fan of jGRASP for Windows because it serves as a development sandbox tool that automates visualizations that are associated with various software programs. This makes it easier to understand the infrastructure of those programs. It's compatible with any device that's running Java as long as it's at least in version 1.8. The development environment is also very intuitive to figure out.
Jake
I have downloaded the jGRASP version for Windows and the installation process was pretty much easy. Using the jGRASP plugin added to my Eclipse and the viewer and canvas features for the IDEs look good. In the future, I am looking forward to see how it supports for C and C++. When the jGRASP plugin viewer and canvas are available for Visual Studio codes, it would be a very good useful resource in the coming future.
Kayden
jGRASP is a simple IDE that displays code in a visually easy to understand way. For object oriented programming languages, jGRASP creates Control Structure Diagrams. It also allows for the debugging of programs without any additional add-ons. The application is also able to identify data structures in the code. It runs on all operating systems provided you have a Java virtual machine installed.
Tyler
If you're looking for an environment that you can use for your software development needs, then you have to check out jGRASP for Windows. What jGRASP specializes in is visualizations of high quality so you can really picture how your software is going to look as a final product before it launches. I also appreciate that it offers a clean, simple interface.
Joseph C*******g
GRASP (Generalized Reduced Gradient Solvers for Nonlinear Programming) is a software package designed to help solve nonlinear optimization problems. It is a powerful, efficient, and reliable tool for finding global and local optima. GRASP is used in a variety of applications, including engineering, economics, finance, and operations research.
Archie Vires
I've been using jGRASP for approximately a year now and I find it a great tool. It's easy to navigate and you can easily access the source code of any project. The debugging feature is also incredibly useful, it's very intuitive and simple to use. It also has a wide range of supported languages, so you can work with almost any programming language. The integrated compiling and execution features are also helpful, they save time and make the development process much smoother. The GUI building feature is also a great addition, as it allows you to quickly build graphical user interfaces. All in all, jGRASP is a great tool to use for any programming project.
David A*****m
I found jGRASP to be a great too for debugging Java programs. It gave me the abilitty to quickly identify and solve problems in my code.
Riley Y.
I've been using jGRASP for a while now and it's been a great tool for writting and debugging cose - it's intuitive and easy to use.
Jacob P.
jGRASP is a user-friendly and efficient software for developing and debugging Java programs. The interface is customizable and offers useful features such as automatic code generation and call trees.
Leo C.
jGRASP software is a user-friendly and versatile development environment that supports multiple programming languages.
Connor
jGRASP is a lightweight development environment, created specifically to provide automatic generation of software visualizations. The primary feature includes the production of UML class diagrams to increase the comprehensibility of software. This software is designed to foster the visualization of data structures at multiple levels.
Jacob
Efficient for debugging, but occasionally encounters unexpected crashes and sluggish responses.
Owen
Simple interface, supports multiple programming languages, great for beginners.
