Integrated Development Environment

Integrated Development Environment

1. Translator

   • Translates high/low level code to machine code (binary).
   • Examples
     • Assembler
       • Translates low level code to machine code.
     • Compiler
       • Fast (after initial translation)
       • Errors not shown until end
       • Translates high level code all at once.
     • Interpreter
       • Errors visible throughout
       • Slower
       • Translates high level code line by line.

2. High/Low Level Code

   • Low Level Code
     • Code closer to machine code
     • Examples
       • Assembly
     • Harder for humans to understand
     • More control of the CPU
   • High Level Code
     • Code closer to English
     • Examples
       • Python
     • Less control of the CPU
     • Easier for humans to understand

3. Debugger

   • Provides utilities for finding errors.
   • Examples
     • Break Points
     • Stepper
     • Variable Watch

4. Source Code Editor

   • Examples
     • Code auto-format
     • Real time syntax checking
     • Predictive suggestions
   • Tool for inputting/editing source code.

5. Auto Documentation

   • Provides boiler plate documentation from code.
   • Examples
     • API Documentation
     • Template Comments

6. Run-Time Environment

   • Supports running the code on a target system.
   • Examples
     • Core Libraries
     • OS Access
     • Memory Management