Dev C++ or Code::Blocks ?

Question

Is it necessary to use Code::Blocks while I am using Dev C++ ?
And also,
If there is another IDE better than those two ?
Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

it's not necessary to have an IDE.
my PC can't handle Visual Studio, Code::blocks or that like IDEs, so I used C and C++ compilers provided by MinGW and any code editor and my codes works fine.

Answer 2

Faiz Tchekiken I personally use the following for C++:

- Visual Studio 2019 Professional
w/ReSharper C++

- CLion IDE

Anecdotally speaking, these are used a lot on professional development teams I'm aware of, as well as, these other IDEs and code editors:

- XCode IDE (on Macs)
- VIM with extensions
- Qt Creator IDE
- Emacs
- VS Code with C++ extensions
- Sublime Text
- Notepad++

I'm not aware of a single C++ developer in my professional network who would consider using Code::Blocks or Dev C++. Or Eclipse for that matter.

But, it could be different in other people's networks and other parts of the world.

TBH... I hadn't heard of Code::Blocks or Dev C++ before becoming active in SoloLearn. I'm assuming these are popular among learners and hobbyists. 🤷‍♂️

Answer 3

I think Code::Blocks is better than Dev C++ since Dev C++ hasn't been updated for 5 years so it would have new features as code::blocks have.

Code::Blocks isn't easy to install as there are many versions of it so you might need to checkout some videos on the internet to ensure whether you are installing the right one.
but I'm not sure if these points valid or not(mention me for more correction).

It isn't necessary to use both IDEs for only C++. you can only use one and go further in coding.