IDE Flashcards
IDE Definition
A program that provides a set of tools and related functionality designed to maximise a programmer’s productivity
Features of an IDE
- Code editors
- Error diagnostics
- Run-time environments
- Translators
- Auto documentation
Code Editors
A text area for programmers to enter code directly into the IDE and often supports additional features such as automatic indentation and syntax highlighting
Error Diagnostics
Reports errors in the code and where they can be found to the developer
Run-time Environments
Provides developer with software that supports the execution and running of programs
Translators
A program that converts high-level code into executable machine code
Auto Documentation
Tracks variables declared by the programmer in order to aid in program maintenance, debugging and support