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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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Rana S.

Software Developer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/18/2021

"C and C++ is easy with Code Blocks"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

Easy and fast interface for new user and best IDE for people who are learning c and c++, this IDE will make there work easier. Best part is its different color for different element helps the user a lot to understand code and get comfortable with coding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

There is nothing to dislike about code block, but its theme is too old-fashioned which should be changed and give users an option to select their templates according to their need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Code::Blocks:

Best IDE for the user who wants to create projects with c++ and c. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

My whole coding career is started with CodeBlocks as I start learning C on Code Block which makes my work easy with its easy file creation and fast code execution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Inzamam N.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/7/2021

"Great experience with code blocks"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

First of all code blocks is a freely available software, which is used by many developers.

Simple to use.

Have some good features.

We can also use it for debugging Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

Not recommended for big projects handling.

File structure is not very well displayed.

No color coding for easy maping

Must include easy searching of function declaration and it's definition Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Code::Blocks:

I advice the beginners who wants to build their skill in coding would use this tool as it will help you writing code without any difficulties with debug option, easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Used during my college time for solving the basic programming problems.

Also used in my organization for practicing coding and to build my skill.

Used it's debugger to find the errors in the code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abhishek C.

Human Resource Manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/12/2021

"Best ideal IDE for C++"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

Code::Blocks is an open-source code editor,

We don't have to pay to use Code::Blocks,

Fast execution of code.

easy to debug and code written in C++ Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

The only thing I don't like about Code::Blocks is its interface, too bulky which is a little bit confusing, rather than this, I like Code::Blocks very much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dharshana J.

Web Developer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/15/2021

"Head to Head"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

While writing code in code blocks we get free tips to make our code more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

Only support two languages should give options to code every possible language we have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abdul H.

HSI Mentor

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/6/2019

"Good for begineers"

4/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

It was very user friendly especially when I started to program. It was very easy to understand how to operate it because it was user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

It does not have a lot of tools especially for debugging. It is very basic one. I once had to copy the code from code blocks to Visual studio it showed me ton of errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Code::Blocks:

Use it when u start to code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

I use it for simple codes and explaining my new students how to code.

Biggest benefit for using code blocks its very simple. You can learn how to use it in few minutes meanwhile other compilers can take you days to understand whats going on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Laurent S.

Software Developer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/5/2020

"Code::Blocks review"

4/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

For C and C++ programming, I used blocks. Code-Blocks are open source, cross-platform and C /C++free of charge for Windows, Linux, and Mac-OS. The GNU GCC compiler is really fast and scalable. This debugger is a great tool for beginning with programming. It is also light and rather flexible, easy to travel with some excellent characteristics. I would say I'm generally pretty pleased with code blocks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

I like most of the computer blocks things in theory. But, certain things always have to be changed, you suppose. I guess you need some ideas for code blocks when coding such as MSVC. Again, I think it is necessary to demonstrate accurate interfacing with other languages. It's primarily for C & C plus and Fortran coding, however we have a lot of new language as technology advances Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Code::Blocks:

Let's start with code blocks, I might tell those who are beginning programming. It is free, open-source IDE and built for Windows, Linux and Mac-OS. You should start coding, and there are lots of resources to help you solve your problems if you have mistakes. It is lightweight and quite versatile, fast and simple applications, and it is not difficult either to install code blocks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

In general, I like most code blocks stuff. Yet, you think, certain aspects must always be modified. I guess you need some computing block ideas like MSVC. Also, I assume the specific communication with other languages must be shown. Especially for C&C++ and Fortran coding, but as technology progresses, we have a lot of new language Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tilen H.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/22/2020

"A great software"

4/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

Code::Blocks is able to run in many different computer languages. This IDE is lightweight, and because of that, you can use it on any kind of computer, even if it's performance is not that great. It is also good to mention that it is open-source and free. Therefore, anyone can download it directly from internet. A great factor is also that this IDE is executable on Linux and Windows. It is updated almost every week, which is nice, because of that small mistakes get fixed fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

It is not custumizable at all. Themes are hard to switch. I also don't like the fact that this IDE is not avilable on MAC OS. It also doesn't have dark theme wich is unacceptable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Code::Blocks:

Go for it. Totally worth it. The 2nd best IDE to use for programming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Becouse it is free, and also lightweight you can use it on any computers, therefore it is great for any schools that require some programming. I do all the work in Code::Blocks and it makes my day easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lisa P.

QA Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/5/2019

"A simple IDE"

5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

Code::Blocks supports many programming languages. This IDE is lightweight. Because It is very to use with any kind of PC without worrying about the performances and hardware of that PC. And it is open-source and free. Therefore, we can download it easily from the internet. And another thing is, we can use it with any Operating System such as Windows, Linux etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

Code::Blocks does not provides immediate suggestions when I coding. So, the errors of the code are hard to find and solve. Therefore, when working on a huge project, much time is taken to complete the project. Because for handling the errors of the code takes much time and money also. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Code::Blocks is a very special IDE among all others because it supports multiple compilers such as Visual C++, Microsoft Visual C++, GCC and much more. This is the reason for having an overall positive perception about Code::Blocks on my mind. Because Code::Blocks provides a platform to work with the number of programming languages. So, I have been using Code::Blocks since in university. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lovro N.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/14/2020

"Code::Blocks a great starter point for someone trying out programming in C/C++"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

Code::Blocks is a simple IDE for working with multiple languages such as C or C++ etc. It's completly free and open source. It will also work on almost all computers because of it's lite requirements. You can easily download it from their website. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

The fact that you have to install a certain version with a GNU GCC compiler or else the program just won't work. There's also some little things the compiler will skip over but if you are starting out with programming that shouldn't be a problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Deepak C.

Software Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/23/2019

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"Codeblocks is perfect for c++ development"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

I primarily use codeblocks for c++ development. The plugin support is very good. Since it is an open source tool, we can add several features into it like different font styles, dark mode etc. The workspace is amazing. There are a lot of options available at top to make life simple. Error tracing, syntax highlighting etc are some of the feature i like about codeblocks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

Codeblocks should had to have inbuilt dark mode, which i have to tweek externally to achieve. Also at times it feels like codeblocks is running slow. Otherwise all good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Code::Blocks:

If you want to code c++ then i don't think that there is another that good open source available software that you can use. Plugin support is excellent. Workspace arrangement is excellent Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Some low latency system design, building some libraries on c++ and for my personal use i mainly use codeblocks for competitive programming om codeforces, codechef etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.