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Spec score 7.7 #18 of 24 in C++ IDEs

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Purpose
Dev-C++ is a full-featured C and C++ integrated development environment for Windows.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com
Intended users
The maker describes Dev-C++ as a learning tool used by developers, students, and researchers, and says it is popular among universities and schools.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com
Integrations
The FAQ lists wxWidgets, GTK+, Qt, FLTK, and the Win32 API as GUI libraries usable with Dev-C++ and Mingw.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com
Support
The site provides a searchable FAQ covering compilation, debugging, libraries, platform issues, and other topics.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com
License
Dev-C++ is free software licensed under GNU GPL version 2, and its source code is available under the same license.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com
Founded
1998Read 28 Sep 2026 · dev-cpp.com
Build features
It supports Makefile generation, resource file editing and compilation, profiling, and find and replace.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com
Compiler and debugger
The listed Dev-C++ 5 download includes the Mingw/GCC 3.4.2 compiler and GDB 5.2.1 debugger.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com
Compiler compatibility
The IDE supports GCC-based compilers including Mingw and Cygwin.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com
Editor and navigation
Features include code completion, a customizable editor, a class browser, and function listing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com
Languages
The site says Dev-C++ is available in more than 30 languages.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com
Maintainer
Colin Laplace identifies himself as the original author and maintainer of the Dev-C++ project.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com
Platform limits
The Dev-C++ 5 download page lists support for Windows 98, NT, 2000, and XP; the FAQ says the Linux version was abandoned.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com
Privacy and security
The website privacy policy says it uses Google Analytics and AdSense and describes technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, while stating it cannot guarantee absolute security.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com
Project types
It supports creating Windows GUI and console applications, static libraries, and DLLs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com

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Dev-C++ Free Windows IDE · GPL v2 Read 7 Oct 2026 · dev-cpp.com

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