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PyCharm is an on-premise Python integrated development environment (IDE) designed to help professional developers write code,...

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Eclipse IDE is an open-source integrated development environment (IDE) that supports the development of Java-based applications....

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
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  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
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  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
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  • Knowledge base
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Pricing

Starting from

249

/user

Per year

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

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0

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
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  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.7

350

5

4

3

2

1

257

88

3

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99%
would recommend this app

4.3

187

5

4

3

2

1

92

70

22

3

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
94%
would recommend this app

Pros

The debugging features are top notch, also it’s GUI is awesome and responsive as well as highly customizable.
I love how PyCharm incorporates every useful functionality in a single IDE. Adding libraries is easy and intuitive, great debugging built in and the best code editor there is.
There is a free community edition for those who don't want to pay for the full version. Super powerful IDE with all sorts of quality features.

Pros

The Auto Doc Features, Inbuilt Console, Now the Dark Mode made eclipse a good Ide to work on. I recommend to fellows for working on it and the Best Part It's Free.
This is the best IDE for professional developers with ease of access to all the configurations and API integration.
So for different projects and different languages you do not need to switch the IDE. Really loved it and really recommend using it.

Cons

Despite running less than 100 lines of code at times with a brand new laptop, it would still crash sometimes. Also, error highlights can be wrong sometimes and can be confusing.
Throws certain errors and breaks as a result of missing files when trying to set up and configure for use, which can be quite frustrating.
The only problems I have with it is when I do something wrong in my own code.

Cons

Setting up of eclipse is a tad tiresome. If you are not used to use this IDE, it will be hard to understand the project explorer.
Uses more RAM and becomes slow. Difficult to use for languages other than Java.
Nothing to dislike but it not support web development and it takes more memory location.
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  • Total features13
  • API
  • Code Development
  • Code Editing
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Continuous Deployment
  • Continuous Integration
  • Data Modeling
  • Debugging
  • Deployment Management
  • For Developers
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Integrated Development Environment
  • KPI Monitoring
  • Prioritization
  • Release Management
  • Software Development
  • Web App Development
  • Web/Mobile App Development
  • Total features13
  • API
  • Code Development
  • Code Editing
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Continuous Deployment
  • Continuous Integration
  • Data Modeling
  • Debugging
  • Deployment Management
  • For Developers
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Integrated Development Environment
  • KPI Monitoring
  • Prioritization
  • Release Management
  • Software Development
  • Web App Development
  • Web/Mobile App Development

Integrations

  • Total integrations6
  • Bitbucket
  • Datadog
  • Dropbox Business
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Google Drive
  • HubSpot CRM
  • Jenkins
  • Jira
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Teams
  • NetSuite
  • PagerDuty
  • ServiceNow
  • Shopify
  • Slack
  • Trello
  • Zapier
  • Zendesk Suite
  • Total integrations2
  • Bitbucket
  • Datadog
  • Dropbox Business
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Google Drive
  • HubSpot CRM
  • Jenkins
  • Jira
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Teams
  • NetSuite
  • PagerDuty
  • ServiceNow
  • Shopify
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I really LOVE PyCharm

Reviewed 3 years ago

Best experience for IDE on market. I really love PyCharm and was my first IDE to programming with Python.

Pros

Best IDE for data analytics and for integration with Git A lot of features, and really ease for newcomers. Debugging is veeery improved

Cons

It's a bit expensive. PyCharm is heavy for some computers, for simple codes I use other softwares more simple and lighter than PyCharm.

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Ari P.

Computer Software, 51-200 employees

Used monthly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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PyCharm

Best Python IDE

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

Ease of use, ease of modifications and configurations easy on the eyes, good looking. Has a full debugger

Cons

Nothing, would write python only on this IDE

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Computer Software, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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PyCharm

Elegant, Easy-to-use and Time serving

Reviewed 5 years ago

I used PyCharm for machine learning projects. I found using this IDE very useful and easy due to its more useful features I mentioned above. It was really easy to work with the IDE as I could even open CSV files inside the IDE due to its extended support. It is a great IDE to use for easy programming and the IDE makes it easier to debug the scripts as well.

Pros

I really like the ability to run small code blocks separately without having to run the whole script. It helps to test blocks of codes separately and to debug. The ability to detect unused libraries that are imported to the script is another useful feature I have noticed in PyCharm. It helps to remove unwanted yet currently imported libraries. The available different themes are also appealing and helpful. Further, PyCharm supports a wide range of plug-ins as well.

Cons

The slight disadvantage of using PyCharm is if we get used to using it, it becomes slightly difficult to adopt to another IDE in a case where we have to use another IDE. This is because PyCharm consists of lot of features, libraries and extensions by default that reduce a lot of manual task which will not be available in all other IDEs.

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PyCharm

best IDE for python developments

Reviewed 5 years ago

use for develop python based web application development

Pros

Best coding environment for python developments. it support with framework also well. keyword suggestions is good. it dose not get high performance

Cons

it is awesome IDE for python. but little bit expensice

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Srinivas S.

Computer Software, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used weekly for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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PyCharm

Reviewed 3 years ago
Pros

It's a pretty intuitive IDE for python developers.

Cons

It has a lot of features. So it is difficult to unlock all features from the get go. It has big learning curve.

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Jose Antonio Z.

Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees

Used weekly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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PyCharm

The best python IDE

Reviewed 2 years ago

I am very satisfied with this IDE

Pros

PyCharm is an excellent IDE for python language development. You have a lot of code editing aid tools, as code completion, language reference, refactor tools, etc. I used it to develop python software on Raspberry Pi, with access to RPi hardware. PyCharm supports remote deployment and execution using SSH, that eases this kind of work: you have the reference from the libraries installed on the remote platform (RPi), and the code completion and syntax check works as if you were running on the RPi.

Cons

The IDE setup interface/menu is sometimes a little too complex. Some features setup location change from version to version, increasing even more the complexity

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Yogesh S.

Computer Software, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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PyCharm

Best IDE For Python related stuff.

Reviewed 2 years ago

Overall, when I want to work on mostly python related stuff I will definitely use this IDE as it accelerates progress more but when I will be working on mostly frontend code and not much python-based backend I would not use this as it slows me a little.

Pros

Being specific to only Python-related development really helps this IDE. Ready to use Python frameworks project files. We can also manage virtual environments in a really good way using this. A really good interface for using Git and Github which makes it very good for VCS.

Cons

Not a cons but I was having to use another code editor/IDE for the frontend, I was not that much comfortable using frontend libraries and languages in this IDE.

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Program Development, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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PyCharm

Genial para el desarrollo en Python

Reviewed a year ago
Pros

El auto-completado, herramientas de depuración y UI

Cons

El IDE es muy demandante respecto a recursos de la PC

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Rahul A.

Computer Software, 51-200 employees

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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PyCharm

Review on PyCharm

Reviewed 5 years ago

Satisfied

Pros

1. One of the professional IDE used for Python programming. 2. Compatible for different python frameworks. 3. It posses syntax highlighter. 4. Compatible with multiple platforms. (Cross platform IDE)

Cons

1. The memory utilization is high. 2. Only perform python code editing, no other languages are supported. 3. To get professional version payment should be done after the trial period.

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Computer Software, 10,001+ employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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PyCharm

My goto editor for Python

Reviewed 4 years ago

I started off with the Community edition and loved it so much that I purchased a personal license for it.

Pros

The full richness of the IDE is where PyCharm shines, code completion, error highlighting, code hints, etc... easily make this the best IDE for Python on the market.

Cons

PyCharm (like other IDEs from JetBrains) can be a resource hog, you have to have a pretty decent machine to run it constantly all day.

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Vahid A.

Higher Education, self-employed

Used weekly for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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PyCharm

Great IDE but it should be free

Reviewed 5 years ago
Pros

-User-friendly -Different themes -Powerful IDE with so many options

Cons

-It should be free like Notebook, both do the same thing. -It is slow in starting point when tries to load projects.

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tshilidzi r.

Logistics and Supply Chain, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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PyCharm

Number one IDE for python development

Reviewed 2 years ago

Best IDE with complete neat features for python development.

Pros

I like how I can properly debug my code, install and uninstall my packages, the user interface is outstanding simple and user friendly.

Cons

It is the best IDE for me so I do not really dislike anything.

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Nick K.

Information Technology and Services, self-employed

Used weekly for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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PyCharm

IDE of Choice!

Reviewed 4 years ago

I love this IDE and recommend it to anyone using Python.

Pros

Pycharm by far is my favorite Python IDE. The ease of troubleshooting code when it can find the error really easily for me. Also everyone loves a Visually dark IDE!

Cons

I don't have any Cons. The only problems I have with it is when I do something wrong in my own code :).

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Computer Software, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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PyCharm

Really good python IDE

Reviewed 5 years ago

Developing with python programming language, really useful IDE for developer

Pros

PyCharm is good tool to use if you are developing in python language. It provides neat feedback on code quality and highlights things you might otherwise miss.

Cons

PyCharm works very well, so only thing i can think of that pricing could be cheaper, but that can be said for all products :)

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abdul b.

Computer & Network Security, self-employed

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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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pycharm

Reviewed 5 years ago
Pros

is a very good ide mostly used for python prgramming

Cons

but it's not supported at low RAM and graphics

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Matthew P.

Research, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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PyCharm

A comprehensive python IDE

Reviewed 2 years ago

A great introduction to python with a fully functional IDE.

Pros

The variables pane is a fantastic tool for beginner python coders. It allows me to inspect the columns, attribute and functions within variables, this has really helped me develop my understanding of python.

Cons

There are too many tools and options, this overwhelms the beginner. Additionally, the conda integration isn’t that great. The process for integrating the conda python interpreter with PyCharm isn’t clearly documented on JetBrains website. Also, managing the conda environments from within PyCharm has a low success rate, often libraries will end up corrupted or conflicting. I exclusively use conda prompt to manage my python libraries.

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Anas bin hasan b.

Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

Used weekly for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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PyCharm

One of the best IDE for python

Reviewed 3 years ago

As my experience, it's one of the best IDE for python.

Pros

An outstanding interface and ease of use makes this software most favorable to me. High quality facility like debugging and plugins makes it fastest from all other IDE and easier. It's accuracy really appreciable.

Cons

Too much space, ram, rom and processor power requirement creates problem for user like me. Sometimes, it suddenly stopped and it's really disturbing. Over expansive, is another factor of disliking this.

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Information Technology and Services, self-employed

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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PyCharm

My favorite IDE

Reviewed 5 years ago

My go-to IDE for quick prototyping of programs and concepts.

Pros

I was delighted when I found that Jet Brains made a Python IDE. My first experience with their product was IntelliJ java IDE, however I didn't really enjoy the language but did enjoy the environment. Compared to simply running python from command line this is light years better. Good auto completion, refactoring, e.t.c. makes this super easy to use. I love the free professional version for students, but have used the free community edition as well with no real issues between the two.

Cons

Some options are weirdly buried. Accidentally turned scientific mode on and couldn't figure how to turn it off.

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Computer Software, 10,001+ employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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PyCharm

Great IDE for Python developer

Reviewed 5 years ago

Overall best IDE for Python developers helps in python code development.

Pros

Pycharm is really helps a python developers, it speeds up python development application development. it really detects syntax's and semantics while writing code.we can easily integrate with version control and packaging. debugging code with code navigation is very good one.

Cons

Really no issues with pycharm as a python developer, But sometimes opening and closing IDE takes time.If you are running with low memory we always see out of memory issues.

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Omar H.

Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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PyCharm

This is JetBrains' gift to software engineers and Developers around the world !

Reviewed 3 years ago

My overall experience has been great thus far. I believe I will continue to use it in my professional career. I would absolutely recommend this product for any software engineer, machine learning engineer or even a data scientist who wants to do some scripting work.

Pros

I have been using this IDE for a short time now. I must say it extremely amazing. I love how convenient and easy it is to use. The layout is fantastic. Having everything present in a single place like that definitely makes my life much easier as an engineer .The code editing tools are amazing, the code improvement recommendation system that they have is definitely a plus to have, sometimes the IDE...

Cons

I don't have any major critiques of the IDE but I would say perhaps having a co-pilot would be an incredible improvement to make it an even better IDE. Other than that I have no issues with it.

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Computer Software, self-employed

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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PyCharm

Excellent IDE to run the python code

Reviewed 5 years ago
Pros

It has additional facilities to build the virtual environment and we can do the installations using IDE.

Cons

It load too much to run the simple python code compare with other simple IDE.

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Information Technology and Services, 501-1,000 employees

Used weekly for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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PyCharm

Great also for Data Scientists!

Reviewed 3 years ago

I think the application is very powerful, the best IDE for python.

Pros

Definitely Code formatting is the one thing I like the most about PyCharm, this saves a lot of time. The download and setup process is also very easy.

Cons

Well it is heavier than other applications of their kind, therefore sometimes it is very slow. I also like how Jupiter is designed there, it made me less it use.

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JAVIER R.

Computer Software, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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PyCharm

Pycharm IDE

Reviewed 3 years ago

Great experience, still taking practice in the IDE but good for now

Pros

Is a good IDE with a lot of the most common functions. I use the community edition and it's great for me to code.

Cons

Visually is weird for me the IDE view. I am coming from Visual Studio Code, and sometimes is confusing for me Pycharm.

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Financial Services, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend6/10

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PyCharm

Well polished and flexible

Reviewed 4 years ago

PyCharm is a great IDE if your content with working within its bounds.

Pros

PyCharm makes writing Python a breeze. It's also fairly flexible in terms of customization and features.

Cons

While PyCharm does offer its users flexibility, it's not to the same degree as some competing IDE's. Some features, like linting, debugging, and indexing, is limited to JetBrains' implementations and cannot be overridden.

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Muhamad Nazri H.

Nonprofit Organization Management, self-employed

Used weekly for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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PyCharm

Good for someone new to learn programming

Reviewed 3 years ago
Pros

Really simple ide, easy to install and use especially for beginners to learn python.

Cons

Its good to python and not other language.

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Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Eclipse IDE

Eclipse: Experience-Based Review

Reviewed 3 years ago
Pros

1. I've used Eclipse as a developer and automation engineer, and this IDE really adapts to what I need. I mainly use Eclipse for Java programming language as well as Python, and the coding experience stays the same. 2. IntelliSense feature is helpful. 3. Deployment is seamless since it can be integrated into CI/CD tools

Cons

1. If you have experience with other newer IDE now in the market, you may realize that Eclipse tends to be more "too techy" based on the interface. But if you prefer it oversimplified IDE (like PyCharm), this is for you.

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Binigya D.

Computer Games, 11-50 employees

Used monthly for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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Eclipse IDE

Eclipse - For all your Java development needs

Reviewed 4 years ago
Pros

Eclipse is THE Integrated Development Environment you will need to use for any sort of Java software development. I loved that even though it is a complex IDE, it is pretty easy to get started with. Development with Eclipse is a hiccup free experience and has pretty reliable integration with GIT and contains lots of plugins to extend its features.

Cons

Although it is the best development suite for Java, it is not exactly the best experience for other languages such as Python or C. It is lacking in features for those languages as compared to CodeBlocks or PyCharm for example. Also, it is quite resource intensive as it gulps down oodles of RAM to maintain its smooth operations, but even then it crashes sometimes for extensively large projects, which is never desirable in a good IDE.