IDE

IDE

1. Breakpoints

   • Breakpoints are a common debugging tool, they stop the program on certain lines so you can gather information like the value of variables as the program is running

2. Run Time Environment

   • A runtime environment allows the code to be run quickly within the ide- this done using a start or run button. The run time environment can also help to identify logic errors in the program as the programmer can see which part of the code is running when the error occurs

3. Error diagnostics and Debugging tools

   • Error diagnostics and debugging tools help to find and fix errors in a program they'll tell you the location of the error and often suggest ways to fix it

4. Code Editor

   • The code editor is the main part of an ide its where the code is writen. most code editors will have line numbering and auto colour coding for things like strings functions loops variables and comments good code editors will also have other automatic features like auto correct, auto indentation and auto complete

5. Explorer windows

   • An explorer window will help navigate through programs

6. Output window

   • An output window to show the output from a program when it is run