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# IDE have line numbers to help you | # IDE's can be highly specialized for a specific programming language (phpstorm) or have facility for multiple languages (visual studio) | ||
# IDE's have line numbers to help you identify errors and discuss code with colleagues. | |||
# Syntax highlighting is a way of coloring different reserved words so they are easier to read. | # Syntax highlighting is a way of coloring different reserved words so they are easier to read. | ||
# Autocomplete will help you by filling in functions, variables, and other identified names, so you don't have to type the whole thing (and avoid misspelling). | # Autocomplete will help you by filling in functions, variables, and other identified names, so you don't have to type the whole thing (and avoid misspelling). | ||
# IDE's often have debuggers, to step through code and help you understand where complex errors might be hiding. | # IDE's often have debuggers, to step through code and help you understand where complex errors might be hiding. | ||
# Many IDE's will help you profile your code (or make it more efficient). | # Many IDE's will help you profile your code (or make it more efficient). | ||
# Basically, IDE's can make your life as a programmer MUCH easier (which is a good thing). | # Basically, IDE's can make your life as a programmer MUCH easier (which is a good thing). | ||
== Why don't we use a specific IDE for this class? == | == Why don't we use a specific IDE for this class? == | ||
Revision as of 05:40, 7 January 2017
Writing code should be easier, right?[1]
An integrated development environment (IDE) is a software application that provides comprehensive facilities to computer programmers for software development. An IDE normally consists of a source code editor, build automation tools and a debugger. Most modern IDEs have intelligent code completion.[2]
What should you know about IDE's?[edit]
You should know:
- IDE's can be highly specialized for a specific programming language (phpstorm) or have facility for multiple languages (visual studio)
- IDE's have line numbers to help you identify errors and discuss code with colleagues.
- Syntax highlighting is a way of coloring different reserved words so they are easier to read.
- Autocomplete will help you by filling in functions, variables, and other identified names, so you don't have to type the whole thing (and avoid misspelling).
- IDE's often have debuggers, to step through code and help you understand where complex errors might be hiding.
- Many IDE's will help you profile your code (or make it more efficient).
- Basically, IDE's can make your life as a programmer MUCH easier (which is a good thing).
Why don't we use a specific IDE for this class?[edit]
It is my opinion some IDE's make programming to easy. I don't want you to program without understanding why you are writing code in certain ways. As you mature and grow as a programmer, I expect you to use an IDE that best fits your style. But at the start, I want you programming without a lot of additional support.
Why do people get emotional about the IDE's they use[edit]
I don't know. Click here to see a comparison of different IDE's.