Contributing

What kind of IDE is KDevelop for C?

What kind of IDE is KDevelop for C?

KDevelop is a feature-full, plugin extensible IDE for C/C++ and many other programming languages. Supported platforms include Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD, macOS and other Unix flavors as well as Microsoft Windows.

How to create Hello World program in KDevelop?

Now, you can use KDevelop’s “Build” and “Run” tools as usual. For example, you can create a “Hello World” program by selecting Project -> New from Template -> Standard; then simply click “Build” and “Execute”.

How to run KDevelop with MinGW makefiles?

If using MinGW: Run KDevelop by clicking the KDevelop shortcut, but make sure to pass -G “MinGW Makefiles” to CMake when KDevelop asks you for the build directory Now, you can use KDevelop’s “Build” and “Run” tools as usual. For example, you can create a “Hello World” program by selecting Project -> New from Template -> Standard;

Which is better eclipse or KDevelop for C + +?

Eclipse is huge, chokes most of your CPU-Power and drains all your memory. More info at http://www.ihateeclipse.com. KDevelop is fast, and great for C/C++ and KDE/Qt projects, but lacks of some functions like support for Mercurial (KDevelop 3.3.4, don’t know for newer versions).

When did the first version of KDevelop come out?

The C/C++ backend uses Clang to provide accurate information even for very complex codebases. KDevelop 0.1 was released in 1998, with 1.0 following in late 1999. 1.x and 2.x were developed over a period of four years from the original codebase. It is believed that Sandy Meier originated KDevelop.

Is the KDE backend based on Clang?

KDevelop is part of the KDE project, and is based on KDE Frameworks and Qt. The C/C++ backend uses Clang to provide accurate information even for very complex codebases.