DEV-C++ for Windows

Full-featured IDE to help you with C++ programming

Dev-C++ provides an integrated development environment (IDE), for the C++ programming language. It provides a rich environment with tools for writing and debugging as well as a compiler that will give you all the tools needed to program C++ software. This program is a fork from the Bloodshed Dev C++ environment. It is intended for advanced programmers who want to create applications using the low-level language.

Bloodshed Software is a group that provides development environments for various programming languages. The most well-known of these are C, Delphi, and Pascal. Their goal is to provide well-developed, free software for the Internet community.

The group saw very little activity since 2005 so another developer was hired in 2011. It was released in 2015 so it is quite out of date by programming standards.

DEV-C++ Windows includes all the standard features required to create, fix, and execute programs written in C programming languages. C++ is an object-oriented extension of C. It also supports older versions of the language.

It allows aspiring programmers to create all source code within the IDE, without the need for simple features that are standard for more beginner-friendly programs. Visual Studio Code, for example, has code completion enabled by default. Dev-C++ is not affected by this.

Stable compiler systems are available in two versions, which allow you to create Windows-based or DOS-based programs. DEV-C++ supports GCC compilers, which are popular for their stability and support for many languages.

This IDE is very flexible because of the compiler systems it uses. It uses MinGW (Minimalist Graphics User Interface for Windows), which uses GCC as well as Cygwin as an alternative option. It will work with most Linux builds and all versions of Windows.

DEV-C++ has all the standard features of similar environments. These include syntax highlighting, advanced codes completion (which must manually be enabled) and insight, profiling and debugging. Style formatting of your code is also available. There are also editable shortcuts. You can also add external tools to the IDE with Devpak extensions.

External tools can be used to enhance the look, feel, responsiveness, and usability of your IDE, or to customize it to your liking.

This IDE allows you to create a project and import as many source files as needed. It is easy to use and comes in more than 25 languages. This makes it easy to start a new project with anyone around the world. All options are clearly displayed.

The tool will highlight keywords and other C elements as you write. It uses a classic color scheme with comments in green and compiler mistakes in red. You can debug easily with the compile log, which is very precise.

After installing the IDE, configure it. You will need to modify one default setting in order to use the current version of the IDE. All other functions work on default. This seems strangely inconvenient for a simple, essential function such as the debugger.

To create new projects, you will need to enter the program and visit the 'File’ menu to create a new folder. If you want to use another version of C++, check the box for 'C++ project'. Name your project and get started writing.

There are two main methods to add source files into your DEV-C++ project. Both require simple commands. You can either create new source files or modify existing ones within the program. It's time for you to compile once you have entered the source code.

The Compiler tab will display all syntax errors. You can then fix the errors and run your program. You can now add any parameters you wish.

DEV-C++ also contains a basic debugger and a variety of simple features. The basic functions are located in the tab at bottom of screen. For more advanced functions, visit the Debug menu.

The main problem with this IDE is the fact that it has seen changes in developers and updates pauses since 2005. The tools included, including the debugger and compiler, are somewhat obsolete.

The latest versions were released prior to the 2017 version of C++, so it is slow. Although it is possible to compile C++ program with it, you will encounter some issues and incompatibilities.

It lacks many of the features that are found in modern IDEs. New programmers may find them confusing, rudimentary, and even inappropriate for C++ programming.

DEV-C++ may not be the best choice if you are part of a programming team. It provides all the tools you need to manage your personal projects, but there is no version control.

The interface is functional but not the most pleasing. Your display becomes cluttered and difficult to read error messages.

Visual Studio Code is an alternative to this IDE. It has a simplified UI, navigation and integrated debugger. This program is great for collaborative projects. It is supported by Microsoft and includes constant updates, a marketplace for plug-ins and project selection.

Eclipse is another popular option, an IPE with many modern features.

If you are a programmer and don't need to know a lot of advanced tools, DEV-C++ can be a great IDE. It provides all the functionality you need in a single interface. It does look and works a little dated, which can be a problem for some. DEV-C++ 5.11 is not updated much nowadays, which makes it slower than modern IDEs such as Visual Studio.