Byte-Sized RSE: Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)

This is a Byte-Sized RSE lesson on integrated development environments (IDEs), part of the Byte-Sized RSE Series.

Questions

• What is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and what role does it play in software development?
• What are the common features of IDEs?
• Why is debugging important, and what are the main techniques developers use to debug their code?
• How can you use a debugger in an IDE like Visual Studio Code to find and fix errors in your code?

Learning Objectives

At the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:

• Define what an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is and describe its role in the software development process
• Identify common features of IDEs and explain how they support efficient code writing, debugging, and software project management
• Explain the importance of debugging and list common debugging techniques
• Demonstrate how to use a debugger within an IDE like Visual Studio Code
• Recognise the benefits of using an IDE for improving code quality, reducing errors, and accelerating software development

Slides

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