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Microsoft MakeCode Arcade vs wxDev-C++

A side-by-side look at Microsoft MakeCode Arcade and wxDev-C++. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Games

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade is a free, open-source web-based platform that allows users to create retro arcade games using block coding. It features Sprite Editor, sound effects, music, overlays and hundreds of game examples to remix.

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wxDev-C++

wxDev-C++

Development

wxDev-C++ is a free, open source, cross platform C++ IDE built around the popular wxWidgets library. It offers a simple interface with code completion and debugging capabilities for developing C++ applications.

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