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Am i missing out if I dont use an IDE? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by Ministar@lemmy.world to c/programming@beehaw.org
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So, I have been mostly self thaught programmer (C++), as its a big part of my job (not a regular developer). But so far I have been using a simple text editor like Geany to code and I compile stuff either in terminal (linux) or produce my own make file.

I am starting to wonder if I should switch to a full IDE, as I am on linux, I was thinking of trying KDevelop. But I am simply not sure if its worth, do I even need it?

I have never used an IDE, it seems kind of complicated for the start with "projects" and I havent really found any good introductions to how this workflow is supposed to work.

Do you think using and IDE is something everyone should use? Or do you think a text editor with producing your own make files should be enough?

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[–] reversebananimals@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

For beginners you're right, but once you've done that one time and understand how it works, it no longer provides value and often results in slower productivity.