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Code::Blocks vs Notepad2

A side-by-side look at Code::Blocks and Notepad2. 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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Notepad2

Notepad2

Office & Productivity

Notepad2 is a fast and light-weight text editor for Windows. It is based on the Scintilla editing component and builds on the features of Notepad++. Notepad2 has syntax highlighting and folding, auto-completion, zoom in/out and macro support.

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