 Java and C++ development tools If you're a developer, the right choice of tool can mean the difference between the timely completion of a high-performance application and the late delivery a slow, buggy application. Refer to this month's APC for the complete review of products. Source code for the tests: bmark.cpp |
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| Borland C++ Builder 3 Standard FREE full working version | |||||
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| Description: | Borland C++Builder 3 Standard increases productivity with high-performance visual development. The fully integrated C++ development environment makes building sophisticated C++ applications easy. CodeInsight Wizards speed up coding and reduce syntax errors, and the advanced Project Manager allows you to manage complex projects with ease. Click here to read about the special offer to upgrade to Borland C++Builder 4 Standard. |
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| Licence: | Free full working version | ||||
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| Install instructions: | This
setup file must be run directly from the CD. Click on the link and choose
Open or Run from current location. Alternatively, run the file feature/borland/SETUP.EXE
from the CD. Note: the setup screen provides you with a serial number that is needed to complete the installation. |
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http://www.inprise.com.au/ | ||||
| Borland JBuilder 2 Standard FREE full working version | |||||
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| Description: | JBuilder 2 is a visual development tool for creating Pure Java applets, applications and JavaBeans. Become instantly productive with the most integrated AppBrowser, editor, debugger and compiler. Drag and drop JFC/Swing JavaBeans; visually create JavaBeans with BeansExpress; speed up coding and reduce syntax errors with CodeInsight and numerous Wizards; maintain control with Pure Java Two-Way-Tools, with no proprietary markers; and compile with any JDK using JDK Switching. Click here to read about the special offer to upgrade to Borland JBuilder 3 Standard. |
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| Licence: | Free full working version | ||||
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| Install instructions: | This setup file must be run directly from the CD. Click on the link and choose Open or Run from current location. Alternatively, run the file feature/borland/SETUP.EXE from the CD. | ||||
| Links online: |
http://www.inprise.com.au/ | ||||
| Symantec VisualCafe 3.0 | |||||
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| Description: | When reviewing any product, it's inevitable that you approach it with some preconceived ideas. Before commencing this review, we expected Symantec VisualCafΘ to be out of its league. IBM and Sybase are well grounded in enterprise computing, and Inprise and Microsoft have high media profiles. We thought Symantec, famous for tools like Norton Utilities and WinFax Pro, had surely made a mistake trying to take on the big guns. As the tests results came in and we read other reviews, it became plain that VisualCafΘ 3.0 is not just a serious tool but a worthy challenger for the title of best Java IDE. It comes in three editions: Standard, Professional and Database. | ||||
| Licence: | Trial | ||||
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| Install instructions: | Download both files to the same directory and execute them. Then run the setup.exe file. | ||||
| Links online: |
http://www.symantec.com.au/ | ||||
| IBM VisualAge for Java 2.0 | |||||
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| Description: | While most of the Java IDEs have a similar look and feel, IBM's VisualAge for Java is different. It is the only IDE reviewed that does not support JDK 1.2. VisualAge for Java 2.0 supports JDK 1.1.6, and beta versions of VisualAge for Java 3.0 (with JDK 1.2 support) are now available.There are three editions of VisualAge for Java: the free Entry Edition, which gives a quick look at what VisualAge for Java has to offer; the Professional Edition, intended for intermediate-level programmers and developers of applications that require quick and easy access to relational databases; and the Enterprise Edition, a full-blown version for developing enterprise applications. | ||||
| Licence: | Trial | ||||
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| Install instructions: | This setup file must be run directly from the CD. Click on the link and choose Open or Run from current location. Alternatively, run the file feature/visage/setup.exe from the CD. | ||||
| Links online: |
http://www.ibm.com.au/ | ||||
| DJGPP | |
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the Readme file here.
Binaries Sources |
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| Description: | DJGPP is a full-featured ANSI/ISO-compliant C++ compiler. It generates Win32 console executables. RHIDE is modelled on the old DOS Turbo C IDE. It comes with an integrated debugger and extensive help. |
| Licence: | Free |
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| Links online: |
http://www.delorie.com/ |
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