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# IBM XL C/C++ for AIX Reviews
**Vendor:** IBM  
**Category:** [C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/c-c-integrated-development-environments-ide)  
**Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 5
## About IBM XL C/C++ for AIX
Maximize your Power hardware return on investment by optimizing your C and C++ application performance with the IBM XL C/C++ for AIX compiler. IBM XL C/C++ for AIX, V16.1 provides new C and C++ compilers that adopt the Clang infrastructure from the open source community. The new compilers provide enhanced C and C++ language standards support including C11, C++11, and C++14 as well as GCC compatibility.




## IBM XL C/C++ for AIX Reviews
  ### 1. IIBM XL C/C for AIX

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Hospital & Health Care | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 01, 2021

**What do you like best about IBM XL C/C++ for AIX?**

I like the software but have only used a short time. It's not a very popular product and i don't see it going far

**What do you dislike about IBM XL C/C++ for AIX?**

It's not the easiest product out there. And i don't really see much of a use for this unless really in market for it

**Recommendations to others considering IBM XL C/C++ for AIX:**

Not the best for sure

**What problems is IBM XL C/C++ for AIX solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Not using this anymore


## IBM XL C/C++ for AIX Discussions
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## IBM XL C/C++ for AIX Features
**Functionality**
- Ease of Use
- File Management
- Multi-Language Support
- Customization
- Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality
- Help Guides
- Patching & Updates

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