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# Code Composer Studio Reviews
**Vendor:** Texas Instruments  
**Category:** [C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/c-c-integrated-development-environments-ide)  
**Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 32
## About Code Composer Studio
Code Composer Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) that supports TI's Microcontroller and Embedded Processors portfolio. Code Composer Studio comprises a suite of tools used to develop and debug embedded applications. It includes an optimizing C/C++ compiler, source code editor, project build environment, debugger, profiler, and many other features.




## Code Composer Studio Reviews
  ### 1. Buggy and Super Crashy

**Rating:** 0.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Aaron V. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 08, 2023

**What do you like best about Code Composer Studio?**

There is not really much that stands out against other IDEs that are positive.

**What do you dislike about Code Composer Studio?**

Realtime debugging has constant crash issues.

**What problems is Code Composer Studio solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is a required software for setting up TI microcontrollers. I can always get the firmware out and get projects to work but it is always a terrible headache.

  ### 2. Worst IDE I've ever used

**Rating:** 0.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 19, 2022

**What do you like best about Code Composer Studio?**

Nothing ................................

**What do you dislike about Code Composer Studio?**

Everything, but the worst is the many random bugs and random crashes. Also, this IDE struggles a lot with simple copy-paste operations ... Absolutely terrible, do not use this unless forced to.

**Recommendations to others considering Code Composer Studio:**

Do not use it

**What problems is Code Composer Studio solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Working on VM and running software on an embedded device. The work takes 10x more time than with any other IDE


## Code Composer Studio Discussions
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## Code Composer Studio Features
**Functionality**
- Ease of Use
- File Management
- Multi-Language Support
- Customization
- Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality
- Help Guides
- Patching & Updates

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