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What is CodeLite?

CodeLite is an open source, free, cross platform IDE for the C/C++ and PHP programming languages which runs best on all major Platforms (OSX, Windows and Linux)

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CodeLite is an open source, free, cross platform IDE for the C/C++ and PHP programming languages which runs best on all major Platforms (OSX, Windows and Linux)


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CodeLite is an open-source, cross platform IDE specialized in C, C++, PHP, and JavaScript (mainly for server-side programming using Node.js) programming languages. It offers a comprehensive suite of features that cater to both novice and experienced developers, including code completion, debugging tools, syntax highlighting, and support for various compilers. It is known for its lightweight performance and flexibility, making it a popular choice among developers seeking an efficient and manageable development environment. CodeLite provides a customizable interface and supports integration with a variety of external tools, enhancing its functionality and adaptability to different coding needs. More about CodeLite and its features can be found at [https://www.codelite.org/](https://www.codelite.org/).

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Ana R.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Codelite ideal for php programming"
What fascinates Codelite are its complements that provide a set of functions, such as autocomplete the code according to the language being edited,...
Mukesh J Z.
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Mukesh J Z.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"A very good IDE for competitive developers"
The speed of operation is much higher compared to other IDEs, the supporting integration tools provide multiple builds and running support to paral...
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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Unravel the web application with this IDE mirror."
With CodeLite I blunt a commander quid, since it is the same with the most used web programming languages, I have renewed the excellent application...

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Information System Developer
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about CodeLite?

What fascinates Codelite are its complements that provide a set of functions, such as autocomplete the code according to the language being edited, the color command underline and the online help, especially to work with the C language, that facilitates programming. Another of the tastes of the programming in this editor is that its interface is very simple and easy to use, you can configure it to use any language and its available tools in the work environment it presents. I love its portability, since I can install it in my house in Windows and in the office of work in Linux without any kind of problem Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CodeLite?

One of the things I do not like about Codelite is that every time I run the editor to work with it, I have to change the language from English to Spanish, because when the application is closed it does not save the last language I work with, and When I start it again, it comes with the default English language. In my case, I also work with Python and I had to install another development editor since codelite is ideal for working with C language and its derivatives, but it is not advisable to work with another language Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering CodeLite:

I would recommend it for a web development company, whose main development language is C or its derivatives such as javascript or php and its frameworks. As it will facilitate coding of said site to its programmers. I would also recommend it because it is free to use and offers a large number of functions that increase the productivity of workers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CodeLite solving and how is that benefiting you?

Among the many benefits of working with Codelite is that it is a light program to run, and can be used in several languages, which facilitates the work of the program, unlike the previous text editor Sublime Text, which is heavy and consumes a large amount of hardware and its interface is presented only in English. Another benefit is that it strengthens cooperative work, because although the programmer does not use git, Codelite, through its help, facilitates this integration work that only focuses the programmer on the development of the code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mukesh J Z.
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What do you like best about CodeLite?

The speed of operation is much higher compared to other IDEs, the supporting integration tools provide multiple builds and running support to parallelly carryout multiple projects. Prebuilt functions and widget applications development is at ease with this tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CodeLite?

Since its a free tool can't complain much about it but alsgood the tool is friendly for application developer, the support can be.less expected, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering CodeLite:

Codelite is free to use and offers great number of features, with Integration of SFTP automation can be achieved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CodeLite solving and how is that benefiting you?

Coding applications, debugging and testing programs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Justine V.
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What do you like best about CodeLite?

Codelite provide various code completions engines so that developers can get things done fast. The best part is that theres a free trial and an even better part is that when the free trial is over, Codelite is still free! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CodeLite?

Theres not much i dont like about this software. It is very convenient. Users can review a list of currently-running threads and switch between them using just a few clicks by using the program’s Threads view. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering CodeLite:

Try it! It is free so you have nothing to lose. Many other products like CodeLite are very expensive and not nearly like. My recommendation would be for users to try it. Some features i like using are Clang Based Code Completion Engine, JavaScript Code Completion, PHP Code Completion, Word Completion (based on open editors), Git, Svn plugins, Database Explorer, Valgrind Support and of course spell checker! Overall, Codelite wants to help you personalize so as a developer you are not seeing the same generic stuff, but things that are useful to you! Again try this program! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CodeLite solving and how is that benefiting you?

CodeLite users can create and debug applications with the program’s XDebug solution. This is a direct line from their page and it is true! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MD
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What do you like best about CodeLite?

With CodeLite I write my code comfortably, since it is compatible with the most used web programming languages, I have created excellent applications in Node.Js, I like it because its interface is very simple and easy to use, I also get excellent results with its debugger and that helps me find errors easily, another advantage is that it is very light and I can install it in any operating system because it is multiplatform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CodeLite?

I have had problems of compatibility in the Windows operating system, since sometimes I have unexpected closures and in other computers it can not even be executed, nevertheless in linux I have not had problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering CodeLite:

It is a good tool for web development, however, it lacks some important features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CodeLite solving and how is that benefiting you?

In the development department we use this tool for the development of web applications, since this IDE helps us to work more efficiently thanks to its debugger. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hao-Yu Y.
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What do you like best about CodeLite?

I like the simplicity codelite provides. It's got all the necessary features you would look for in a C++ IDE.

It's got code autocompletion and multiple language support. Being able to run the code you write in the codelite eases the development process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CodeLite?

Codelite does not let automatically choose the language for you. It's kind of a hassle to have to do that everytime you open up the IDE. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CodeLite solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use this software for C++ code development, debugging and testing. I run codelite on a Linux machine and it's easy to install and use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about CodeLite?

As someone that used to work with Visual Studio in the past, CodeLite on Linux feels very intuitive to me.

Editor is great, and does everything i expect it to do.

Setting build to run 'make' lets you easily get to build errors and solve them.

Debugger (uses gdb), works great, including watch, stack, threads, steps, and everything i expect it to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CodeLite?

Double clicking on a watch expression should be triggering the edit dialog. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering CodeLite:

Try it, i think you'll like it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CodeLite solving and how is that benefiting you?

i use it to write code and debug it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Marnim G.
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Computer Networking
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What do you like best about CodeLite?

CodeLite is an open source, free, cross platform IDE specialized in C, C++, PHP and JavaScript, which runs best on all major Platforms such as Windows, MacOS or Linux. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CodeLite?

I have not found any major issues while using it, but the documentation can certaily be improved a lot and the GUI can be better too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CodeLite solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use CodeLite for sloving any implementation related tasks in C, C++ or Java. I usually work with these 3 languages and CodeLite does a great job for running all these languages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Melifa G.
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What do you like best about CodeLite?

I just trying using this software in Windows OS.

Easy to install, but I need to install a compiler to work with this and get better result in using this software.

By default it needs MinGW compiler.

CodeLite as a cross platform IDE, is specialized in C, C++, PHP and JavaScript.

This software also can be used in Linux/Ubuntu OS, Mac OS, and of course Windows OS.

For databases, this software supports SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.

I totally like the side pane, because it provides any aspect of development that I need.

Also there is SFTP pane, to make it easier to connect by terminal.

What I love is, in this IDE, there are already output pane and complete plugins available.

As example, there is Unit Test ++, and SFTP log, Git.

So can be said, basically all I need for my website development work is only this software.

CodeLite can cover a lot of task from several software that I usually used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CodeLite?

So far I have nothing to dislike.

Currently I'm still trying to adapt with this software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering CodeLite:

For website developer, I think this software is great to help our work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CodeLite solving and how is that benefiting you?

Before, I need to use several software to help my website development work.

But now I can only use CodeLite to cover it all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about CodeLite?

Distil’s ability to determine whether automated browsers are being used is a big help in making blocking decisions. Distil’s ‘block organization’ feature makes it easy to thwart known competitors and unsavory web scrapers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CodeLite?

Quick start guides are bit complex for first time user. Quick start guides should use more pictures to clearly communicate the problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CodeLite solving and how is that benefiting you?

API security is the problem I am solving. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about CodeLite?

CodeLite helps my small business update open-ended software products that we purchase with the goal of adding on and customizing, and helps me keep our website up to date and fresh. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CodeLite?

The program is limited in what it can do with certain features, such as end-user coding and different languages. But for basic needs, this software is the best on the market that I have found. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is CodeLite solving and how is that benefiting you?

My business kept our website, software, and strategic merchandising divisions running well with CodeLite. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.