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Code::Blocks is a free, open-source, cross-platform Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed primarily for C, C++, and Fortran programming. Developed in C++ using the wxWidgets GUI toolkit, it offers a consistent look and feel across various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. Its modular architecture, based on plugins, allows users to extend its functionality to meet diverse development needs. Key Features and Functionality: - Compiler Support: Code::Blocks supports multiple compilers, including GCC (MinGW/GNU GCC), MSVC++, Clang, Digital Mars, Borland C++ 5.5, and Open Watcom. - Build System: It features a fast, custom build system that eliminates the need for makefiles, supports parallel builds to utilize multiple CPU cores, and allows for multi-target projects and workspaces combining multiple projects. - Debugger Integration: The IDE interfaces with GNU GDB and supports MS CDB (with some limitations). It offers full breakpoint support, including code and data breakpoints with conditions and ignore counts, displays local function symbols and arguments, provides user-defined watches, call stack, disassembly, custom memory dump, thread switching, and CPU register views. - User Interface: Features include customizable syntax highlighting, code folding for various file types, a tabbed interface, code completion, a class browser, smart indenting, one-key swapping between header and source files, an open files list for quick navigation, external customizable tools, and to-do list management with support for multiple users. Primary Value and User Solutions: Code::Blocks provides a versatile and extensible development environment that caters to the needs of programmers working with C, C++, and Fortran. Its support for multiple compilers and platforms ensures flexibility, while the plugin-based architecture allows for customization and scalability. The efficient build system and comprehensive debugging tools streamline the development process, enhancing productivity. By offering a free and open-source solution, Code::Blocks makes professional-grade development tools accessible to a wide range of users, from beginners to experienced developers.

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Osama K.

AI Engineer

Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/31/2025

"Great IDE, But Lacks Guidance for New Users"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

it is organized regarding creating new projects and facilitating separating projects and software dependencies through virtual environments. once the user used to using it, it is easy to creating code, run and debug which grab more C and C++ users for using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

there is no guide instructions for new users of Code::Blocks. This might confuse the users on how to deal with running or debugging codes and etc. When the user stuck using it, it is hard to get help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rajat C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/17/2023

"Code Blocks honest review"

4/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

Code Blocks programming environment is really sorted out with clarity. I can easily find options and navigate through them with ease from the top bar. It is really familiar to MS Word like environment.

Code Blocks also comes with a MinGW compiler for running C and C++ programs, which i like the most as copared to other softwares where i have to manually install compilers in order to run the programs.

CodeBlocks output terminal is also way better and simplified than other softwares used for coding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

Code Blocks is still on the light theme, which is disappointing. The dark theme should be available for today's generation to work with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Code::Blocks solving and how is that benefiting you?

I'm a computer science undergrad from an Institute of National Importance, here the programing is done on old softwares which are not comfortable to interact with students, with code blocks it gets easy to type code in labs and at hostel rooms, With code blocks I can easily save my files and edit them anytime and the experience is pretty smooth and easy too.

Code Blocks terminal is one of the best thing i like here there is no garbage text appearing which confuses the programmer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/9/2023

"Super easy, fast and user friendly interface and it really good place to start if u still beginner"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

Easy to edit and typeur first codes,

Simple compile and run , and will help u to use many files inside a project Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

Codeblocks doesn't have a dark theme , u can find some themes in communities but they not that good , u will prefer the default theme Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

purnasivasaimanikanta t.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/15/2023

"A Student Review on CodeBlocks Software"

5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

Its user interface is so interactive that even beginners can use it very efficiently and provides auto-correction while writing the code which is very helpful for language learners Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

It would be better if we can share the code or maintain it in online Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sai Sravanthi K.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/29/2023

"Get Comfortable in C/C++ programming with Code::blocks"

4/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

It has the best code suggestion feature and syntax highlighting, which makes you more comfortable writing code faster without errors Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

It was unable to close the exe file after the task completion. We had to close it using the cursor, which is a minor issue Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

srinivas p.

Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/26/2023

"Enrich Your Coding Experince with Code::Blocks"

4/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

The code-suggestion and error-detection features enrich the coding experience for beginners, which is very helpful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

It would be better if provided some suggestions for beginners how to use this software i learnt how to use this in youtube Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SOUMYA S.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/24/2023

"Best code debugging ide for c/c++ developers"

4/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

It helps you to debug and review your code with advanced debugging features such as breakpoints and can also check step-by-step function execution Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

It doesn't provide code sharing in the cloud to work simultaneously on the same project at a time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Venkat B.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/5/2023

"Perfect IDE for C/C++ Coders"

4/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

The Installation and set-up were easy when compared to other IDE; Managing and creating files was quite simple; we can keep all files in a folder Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

The Main drawback is auto-suggestion and error-correction are not present here Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VASANTH K.

Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/13/2023

""Code::Blocks IDE Ultimate Debugging Tool For Programmers""

4/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

With cross-platform compatibility, you can use code::blocks on any operating system making it a versatile tool for any programmer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

It doesn't have any VCS support, which is a significant drawback for programmers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hemanth S.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/6/2023

"Code::Blocks : Review With a Beginner Experience."

4/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

We can create user-defined header files and import them onto other files simultaneously, which works without any bugs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

I am manually uploading my code into github by copying files into other folders better if it would have any integration with the cloud Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.