Question:
Does anyone else hate IDE Generated Code?
X C
2010-08-11 16:02:17 UTC
I love coding IDE's for a bunch of reasons:
- I love syntax highlighting
- Autocomplete is awesome
- Simple Prebuild templates based on filetype are convenient

However, if the IDE generates any more code than what is essential, I just end up deleting it because I can't stand to use generated code - it makes me feel like I have no control over what I am programming. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
Six answers:
Nigel
2010-08-12 08:37:45 UTC
IDE's can be bad at trying to do too much for you. But some can make writing code so much easier as you say. If you use something like Eclipse - most things can be turned off, so if you don't like the extras it adds in then just tell it not to add them in.

As for those narrow minded people that think that IDE's are bad - if you turn up to any company I know and say you don't use IDE's then you won't get the job. IDE's provide other things than simply code highlighting, integration with versioning tools, databases and if you don't use IDE's for AOP then you will screw up.
Esperantist
2010-08-11 16:24:58 UTC
I personally feel that it depends on the language that you're using. After you learn the basics of a language, it does feel better to create the stuff yourself. I'm a relatively new programmer, and when I'm learning a coding language, I like autogenerated code because it gives me a place to start and helps me learn. In fact, I rarely dislike autogenerated code since I'm so new. However, I share your feelings when it comes to templates for word documents etc; I feel like I could do it myself. Same with office assistants (many share this opinion, it seems, based on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_Assistant ).



Summary:You aren't the only one. Different IDE's will act differently, and different programming languages are more or less oriented toward how much the programmer should have to do. You can try to find an IDE that you like more, or a different programming language. If not, you can always try to adjust your opinion about generated code; try to use it a few times; it might save you some time, and you may start liking it.
desmarais
2016-12-26 10:27:23 UTC
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Richard
2010-08-11 16:18:05 UTC
There is no reason you need to have IDE generated code. I use Netbeans and always write code from scratch. I never use the tools that generate code.
just "JR"
2010-08-12 01:40:14 UTC
No IDE generates proper code.

Use Notepad++: it has the features you like.

If you pronounce the name of any IDE, you won't get a job with my company: you are considered an amateur.
tbshmkr
2010-08-11 16:52:42 UTC
Write in IDE or an editor [TextPad[Windows]]

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Compile in command line.


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