IDEs - OCR Computer Science A Level

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What is an IDE?	> Integrated Development Environment > Software which includes tools to make it easier to program code > Tools help with writing quickly, efficiently, and debugging
What are some Common Features of IDEs?	> Stepping - allows you to monitor the effect of each single line of code by "stepping" through the program one line at a time (useful with...) > Variable watch - allows you to observe the value of variables in real time while the program is executing > Breakpoints - allows programs to stop at a specific point, helpful to pinpoint where errors are occurring, or if you need to know a variable at a specific point > Code editor - aims to make programming easier by providing auto-complete for functions, indentation, syntax highlighting, automatic bracket completion etc. > Debugging tools - IDEs may provide more detailed run-time detection of errors, and highlight in the code where the error has occurred

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	Created by Malachy Moran-Tun over 2 years ago