Comprehensive list of tools for popular programming languages


Python

  • IDEs

    • PyCharm (Professional & Community Editions): Advanced debugging, refactoring, and Django support.
    • Visual Studio Code: Lightweight with powerful Python extensions.
    • Jupyter Notebook: Ideal for data science and interactive development.
    • Spyder: Designed for scientific programming.
  • Compilers

    • Python itself is an interpreted language, but bytecode compilers like PyInstaller or Cython can create standalone executables.
  • Tools

    • Pip: Dependency manager.
    • Virtualenv/Poetry: Virtual environment managers.
    • Black: Code formatter.
    • Pytest: Testing framework.

Java

  • IDEs

    • IntelliJ IDEA: Feature-rich with intelligent code completion and debugging tools.
    • Eclipse: Open-source, highly extensible.
    • NetBeans: Simplifies JavaFX and Swing development.
    • BlueJ: Ideal for beginners and educational purposes.
  • Compilers

    • javac: Official Java compiler (part of the JDK).
    • Eclipse Compiler for Java (ECJ): Fast and integrates well with Eclipse.
  • Tools

    • Maven/Gradle: Build and dependency management.
    • Checkstyle: Code quality checker.
    • JUnit: Unit testing.
    • SonarQube: Static code analysis.

C++

  • IDEs

    • Visual Studio: Comprehensive IDE with built-in C++ compiler.
    • CLion: Advanced refactoring and debugging features.
    • Code::Blocks: Lightweight and open-source.
    • Dev-C++: Ideal for beginners.
  • Compilers

    • GCC (GNU Compiler Collection): Cross-platform and widely used.
    • Clang: Known for fast compilation and helpful error messages.
    • MSVC (Microsoft Visual C++): Integrated into Visual Studio.
    • Intel C++ Compiler: High-performance compiler.
  • Tools

    • CMake: Build system generator.
    • Valgrind: Memory debugging and profiling.
    • GDB (GNU Debugger): Command-line debugger.
    • CppCheck: Static analysis tool.

C#

  • IDEs

    • Visual Studio: Best for C# development with rich debugging.
    • Rider: Lightweight IDE for .NET applications.
    • MonoDevelop: Open-source alternative for .NET and C#.
  • Compilers

    • Roslyn: Official C# compiler from Microsoft.
    • Mono Compiler: Cross-platform compiler for C#.
  • Tools

    • NuGet: Package manager for .NET.
    • ReSharper: Productivity plugin for Visual Studio.
    • NUnit: Unit testing framework.

JavaScript

  • IDEs

    • Visual Studio Code: Most popular editor with robust JavaScript extensions.
    • WebStorm: Feature-packed for JavaScript and web development.
    • Atom: Lightweight and hackable.
  • Compilers

    • Babel: JavaScript transpiler for ES6+ to ES5.
    • TypeScript Compiler (tsc): For compiling TypeScript into JavaScript.
  • Tools

    • Node.js: Runtime for executing JavaScript on the server.
    • Webpack: Module bundler.
    • ESLint: Linter for maintaining coding standards.
    • Jest/Mocha: Testing frameworks.

JavaScript Frameworks

  • Frontend

    • React.js, Vue.js, Angular.
    • Backend
    • Node.js, Express.js.
  • Tools

    • Webpack, Babel.