Dev-C++
Dev-C++ is a free integrated development environment for creating C and C++ software on Windows.
What Dev-C++ is
Dev-C++ is a free integrated development environment for creating C and C++ software on Windows. It can produce Windows GUI and console applications, static libraries, and DLLs. The listed Dev-C++ 5 download includes the MinGW/GCC 3.4.2 compiler and GDB 5.2.1 debugger for local debugging. Its editor provides code completion, customization, a class browser, and function listings. Build tools include Makefile generation, resource-file editing and compilation, profiling, and find-and-replace. The IDE works with GCC-based toolchains such as MinGW, Cygwin, TDM-GCC, and other GCC compilers. It also names wxWidgets, GTK+, Qt, FLTK, and the Win32 API as usable GUI libraries. Dev-C++ is free software under GNU GPL version 2, with source code under the same license, and is available in more than 30 languages. The project began in 1998. Its maker describes it as a learning tool for developers, students, and researchers, with use in universities and schools. A searchable FAQ covers compilation, debugging, libraries, and platform issues.
Good
- Free Windows IDE under GNU GPL v2
- Creates GUI, console, library, and DLL projects
- Includes code completion and class browser
- Supports MinGW, Cygwin, TDM-GCC, and GCC
- Provides local debugger and built-in profiler
Watch out
- Listed Dev-C++ 5 supports older Windows versions
- Linux version was abandoned
- Windows-only platform listing
Who it suits
Dev-C++ suits Windows developers, students, researchers, and learners working with C or C++. It fits projects using GCC-based compilers and the listed GUI libraries.
Verdict
Dev-C++ combines C/C++ editing, building, debugging, and profiling in a free Windows package. Its older platform listings and abandoned Linux version matter when choosing a current development environment.
Plans and prices
From Dev-C++'s own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Dev-C++ | Free | Windows IDE · GPL v2 |
The facts
Each one read from Dev-C++'s own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Build features
- It supports Makefile generation, resource file editing and compilation, profiling, and find and replace.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Compiler and debugger
- The listed Dev-C++ 5 download includes the Mingw/GCC 3.4.2 compiler and GDB 5.2.1 debugger.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Compiler compatibility
- The IDE supports GCC-based compilers including Mingw and Cygwin.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Editor and navigation
- Features include code completion, a customizable editor, a class browser, and function listing.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The FAQ lists wxWidgets, GTK+, Qt, FLTK, and the Win32 API as GUI libraries usable with Dev-C++ and Mingw.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Intended users
- The maker describes Dev-C++ as a learning tool used by developers, students, and researchers, and says it is popular among universities and schools.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Languages
- The site says Dev-C++ is available in more than 30 languages.checked 7 Oct 2001
- License
- Dev-C++ is free software licensed under GNU GPL version 2, and its source code is available under the same license.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Maintainer
- Colin Laplace identifies himself as the original author and maintainer of the Dev-C++ project.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Privacy and security
- The website privacy policy says it uses Google Analytics and AdSense and describes technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, while stating it cannot guarantee absolute security.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Project types
- It supports creating Windows GUI and console applications, static libraries, and DLLs.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- Dev-C++ is a full-featured C and C++ integrated development environment for Windows.checked 7 Oct 2001
- Support
- The site provides a searchable FAQ covering compilation, debugging, libraries, platform issues, and other topics.checked 7 Oct 2001
The company
- Founded
- 1998checked 28 Sep 2001
Where it runs
- Platform limits
- The Dev-C++ 5 download page lists support for Windows 98, NT, 2000, and XP; the FAQ says the Linux version was abandoned.checked 7 Oct 2001
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