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macOS looking for a java , c++ and c# ide
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I use BBEdit for C++ development, but it's more an editor than a full IDE. Depending on which IDE features you rely on, it may have them. I tend to turn most of that stuff off because I find it distracting.
I use PyCharm for python development, and they have tools for C++ and C# (and probably Java). It's generally unobtrusive and does a good job of giving visual cues for typos or whitespace issues which is helpful. (have a look at https://www.jetbrains.com/ ) I tried their C++ IDE out back when it was still in Beta and wasn't impressed, but I'm sure they've improved it.
Years ago, I used NetBeans for C++. It was originally designed for Java and might have support for C# now. There were some problems with a few releases made after Oracle bought Sun, and I quit using it. I have no idea what it's like now. It was kinda bloated, but not nearly as bad as Eclipse.
I use PyCharm for python development, and they have tools for C++ and C# (and probably Java). It's generally unobtrusive and does a good job of giving visual cues for typos or whitespace issues which is helpful. (have a look at https://www.jetbrains.com/ ) I tried their C++ IDE out back when it was still in Beta and wasn't impressed, but I'm sure they've improved it.
Years ago, I used NetBeans for C++. It was originally designed for Java and might have support for C# now. There were some problems with a few releases made after Oracle bought Sun, and I quit using it. I have no idea what it's like now. It was kinda bloated, but not nearly as bad as Eclipse.
I totally agree about Eclipse being bloated! My company uses it for C development, but I can only think of two reasons why:
1. Cross-platform support (OS X and Windows).
2. It's free.
Let me add a 3rd reason: 'they' listen to you.I totally agree about Eclipse being bloated! My company uses it for C development, but I can only think of two reasons why:
1. Cross-platform support (OS X and Windows).
2. It's free.
When you file a (well documented) bug on their bugzilla, it is repaired in short time.
I had bad experiences with some other IDE's.
And I've been using Eclipse ever since 911 (coincidence).
;JOOP!
Have you looked at Visual Studio Code? It's lightweight, fast and native and has plugins to support most languages (including C++, C# and Java)
It's also free
It's also free
I am familiar with Visual Studio Code , I used it for a while for C++ development . In my opinion its cute and very comfortable . but it doesn't give you a full ide solution like visual studio and other ides.Have you looked at Visual Studio Code? It's lightweight, fast and native and has plugins to support most languages (including C++, C# and Java)
It's also free
Agreed, the response to Eclipse bug reports is generally excellent. Another advantage is that Eclipse won't "go out of business" and leave you hanging. My company used to use CodeWright for C development on Windows. A really great IDE but it folded around 2003.
JetBrains has 3 IDE for your purpose, IntelliJ IDEA for Java, CLion for C/C++ and Rider for C#. IntelliJ has a third party plugin for C++. They have a free trial period.
Have you looked at Visual Studio Code? It's lightweight, fast and native and has plugins to support most languages (including C++, C# and Java)
It's also free
That's not really an IDE.. it's a text editor.
IDE wise if you're willing to pay I highly suggest JetBrains products - I'm using IntelliJ now, but, they have an IDE for most languages and they are IMO industry best..
They even have a new one for Swift and a cross platform C# IDE