KDevelop

A cross-platform open-source IDE from KDE for C, C++, Python, QML/JavaScript and PHP.

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About KDevelop

KDevelop is an integrated development environment from the KDE community. It parses projects on the fly for accurate code completion, with first-class support for C, C++, Objective-C and QML, and optional plugins for Python and PHP.

It understands CMake and QMake projects, can open several projects in one session and set their build order, and includes a Git plugin. That makes it a good fit for large codebases spread across connected libraries, such as KDE or Qt projects.

Strengths

  • Semantic code completion for C and C++
  • CMake and QMake project support
  • Multiple projects in one session
  • Built-in Git integration

Limitations

  • Python and PHP support needs optional plugins
  • Best suited to C, C++ and Qt work

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
KDE
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Works offline
Yes
Best suited for
C and C++ developers, especially on Qt and KDE projects
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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KDevelop as an alternative

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  • CLion

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