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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.  
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 ==  
== Why do people get emotional about the IDE's they use? ==  


I don't know. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_integrated_development_environments  Click here to see a comparison of different IDE's].
I don't know. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_integrated_development_environments  Click here to see a comparison of different IDE's].

Revision as of 07:26, 9 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:

  1. IDE's can be highly specialized for a specific programming language (phpstorm) or have facility for multiple languages (visual studio)
  2. IDE's have line numbers to help you identify errors and discuss code with colleagues.
  3. Syntax highlighting is a way of coloring different reserved words so they are easier to read.
  4. 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).
  5. IDE's often have debuggers, to step through code and help you understand where complex errors might be hiding.
  6. Many IDE's will help you profile your code (or make it more efficient).
  7. 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.

References[edit]