Code::Blocks 1.0-RC2

Code::Blocks is the open source, cross platform free C++ IDE, built to meet the most demanding needs of its users. It is designed to be very extensible and fully configurable.

Built around a plugin framework, Code::Blocks can be extended with plugins. It even includes a plugin wizard so you can create your own plugins. (Free SDK downloaded separately)

• Open Source! GPL2, no hidden costs.
• Cross-platform. Runs on Linux or Windows (uses wxWidgets).
• Made in GNU C++. No interpreted languages or proprietary libs needed.
• Comes in two presentations: Standalone, and MinGW bundle
• Devpack support (optional)
• Extensible through plugins (SDK available in the downloads section)

Compiler-related features:

• Multiple compiler support:
  
  • GCC (MingW / Linux GCC)
  • MSVC++
  • Digital Mars
  • Borland C++ 5.5
  • Open Watcom
• Compiles directly or with makefiles
• Predefined project templates
• Custom template support
• Uses XML format for project files.
• Multi-target projects
• Workspaces support
• Imports MSVC projects and workspaces
  (NOTE: assembly code and inter-project dependencies not supported yet)
• Imports Dev-C++ projects
• Integrates with GDB for debugging

Interface Features:

• Syntax highlighting, customizable and extensible
• Code folding for C++ and XML files.
• Tabbed interface
• Code completion plugin
• Class Browser
• Smart indent
• One-key swap between .h and .c/.cpp files
• Open files list for quick switching between files (optional)
• External customizable "Tools"
• To-do list management with different users
  

• License: Free
  
• Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
• Limitations: No limitations
• Publisher link: Code::Blocks
• Download link: Code::Blocks 1.0-RC2 (3.8 MB)