Integrated Development Environment

Integrated Development Environment

1. Translators

   • high level and low level codes
     • high level
       • python
       • java
       • closer to english
       • uses words we understand
       • portable
       • these are mostly used
     • low level
       • assembly code
       • machine code
         • binary
       • closer to machine languages

2. source code editor

   • organises code
   • indents
   • colour coding
   • bracket matching
   • syntax check

3. error diagnostics and debugger

   • warnings
   • identify problems in the code
   • list errors

4. run-time environment

   • run code during development
   • check errors
   • check functionality