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PlatformIO vs Visual Micro

A side-by-side look at PlatformIO and Visual Micro. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

PlatformIO

PlatformIO

Development

PlatformIO is an open-source ecosystem for IoT development. It includes a cross-platform code builder and library manager designed to develop firmware for embedded devices. PlatformIO supports over 450 development boards and external debugging tools out of the box.

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Visual Micro

Visual Micro

Development

Visual Micro is an extension for Microsoft Visual Studio that enables Arduino development and debugging directly within the Visual Studio IDE. It supports features like code completion, code templates, intelligent code hints, and build automation.

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