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Code::Blocks vs Python Tools For Visual Studio

A side-by-side look at Code::Blocks and Python Tools For Visual Studio. 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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Python Tools For Visual Studio

Python Tools For Visual Studio

Development

Python Tools for Visual Studio (PTVS) is a free, open-source plugin that turns Visual Studio into a Python IDE. It supports IntelliSense, debugging, profiling, unit testing, and more. PTVS makes it easy to develop Python applications in Visual Studio.

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