Which IDE is better for C/C++? Codeblocks or Dev C++?

Question

I have both dev C++ and codeblocks. My friends told me that codeblocks was good, but its interface is quite cluttered and complex as compared to dev C++ which is quite simple. Also I have no problems in making a program or in execution in both. Please help.

Answer 1

It's really all subjective. In fact both IDEs use GCC -- the GNU Compiler Collection which allows you not only to manage multi-file projects from the command line with make but to debug and step through them from the command line with GDB. Write your code in any text editor and if you keep a CMD.EXE window open you can compile step through and run it from that -- without tricks to keep it open while you read the output. Some people like Code::Blocks and some Dev=C++. Some swear by EMACS. Holy Wars are always being declared and they are all pointless. My friends like different programs from me and they are not me. Forget what your friend says and ask what YOU find useful.

Answer 2

I used to use Dev C++ and now use Codeblocks.



I like codeblocks better and think that it's worth it to switch...



However, if Dev C++ does it for you then why bother?

Answer 3

Dev C++ doesn't have latest versions and new features. Code block is still a supported project and will become better and better

Answer 4

I prefer code block over dev c++, but if dev c++ works for you, it should be fine.

Answer 5

Codeblocks is easy