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Code::Blocks vs Microsoft Expression Blend

A side-by-side look at Code::Blocks and Microsoft Expression Blend. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Code::Blocks

Code::Blocks

Development

Code::Blocks is a free, open-source, cross-platform IDE that supports multiple compilers including GCC, Clang and Visual C++. It is designed to be extensible and fully configurable. Code::Blocks is targeted at C, C++ and Fortran development on Linux, Mac and Windows.

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Microsoft Expression Blend

Microsoft Expression Blend

Development

Microsoft Expression Blend is a user interface design tool that allows designers and developers to create graphical interfaces and prototypes for Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Silverlight applications. It provides tools for creating design environments and adding interactivity without writing code.

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