C++ Builder

C++ Builder

C++ Builder is an integrated development environment (IDE) that allows developers to create C++ applications for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. It includes a visual UI designer, code editor, compiler, debugger and visual database tools.
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C++ Builder: Comprehensive IDE for Cross-Platform App Development

A powerful integrated development environment (IDE) for creating C++ applications on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, featuring a visual UI designer, code editor, compiler, debugger and more.

What is C++ Builder?

C++ Builder is a complete IDE for building native Windows, macOS, iOS and Android applications with C++. Originally developed by Borland Software Corporation, it is now developed by Embarcadero Technologies.

Key features of C++ Builder include:

  • Visual Component Library for quickly building cross-platform UI
  • Visual Form Designer for drag and drop UI creation
  • Code editor with code completion and refactoring
  • Debugger and profiler
  • Integrated compilers and linkers
  • Database tools for connecting to local and remote databases
  • Deployment tools to create installers and setup files

With C++ Builder, developers can target Windows, macOS, iOS and Android platforms for native performance. The VCL provides cross-platform UI components that automatically adapt to each platform for a native look and feel. It allows developers to be highly productive in building desktop, mobile and database applications with C++.

C++ Builder Features

Features

  1. Visual Component Library for rapid UI development
  2. VCL for Cross-Platform for building apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
  3. FireMonkey for high-performance 2D and 3D graphics
  4. Live Preview for real-time UI design
  5. Multi-device Preview for testing across platforms
  6. C++ compiler and IDE productivity tools
  7. Visual database tools and FireDAC database access
  8. Debugging and profiling tools

Pricing

  • One-time Purchase
  • Subscription-Based

Pros

Rapid cross-platform development

Large collection of components for UI design

Strong C++ support and optimization

Seamless deployment to multiple platforms

Integrated UI designer and code editor

Support for 2D and 3D graphics

Cons

Steep learning curve

Complex interface for beginners

Expensive compared to open source options

Limited community and support resources

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