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# IDE have line numbers to help you idenfify errors and discuss code with colleagues. | # IDE have line numbers to help you idenfify 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 | # 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). | # 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? == | ||
It is my opinion some IDE's make programming to easy. I don't want you to program without understanding. 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 == | |||
I don't know. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_integrated_development_environments | Click here to see a comparison of different IDE's]. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 12:59, 5 May 2016
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.[1]
What should you know about IDE's?[edit]
You should know:
- IDE have line numbers to help you idenfify 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.