CLion Review

PROS: User interface is the smoothest and most intuitive I've used. Also the extension feature allows us to install add-ons to make work easier.

CONS: The worst thinkg about CLion is that each time I create a new file, I must configure the cmakelists.txt.

PROS: I'm used to IntelliJ, learning the keys for CLion is easy since they're very much the same. The shortcuts are also placed properly requiring me not to overstretch my fingers. The UI is intuitive too; good design and organized nicely. It's easy to find everything you need.

CONS: I don't find anything wrong with it. Before, the autocomplete feature is off sometimes and suggest things that it shouldn't. But it was fixed on newer builds so there you go.

PROS: This software can detect typos and other easy mistakes which would have caused some delays in the compilation process, thus saving me a lot of time. It's also amazing how I can do a project-wide search of variables, instances, etc. regardless of how big or numerous, the involved files are.

CONS: There are times when its hard to link makefiles and libraries in CLion which forces me to use the terminal instead.

PROS: Installing it is easy and this IDE follows a good coding standard. It also features every compilation version for C. The console, version control, and line by line debugger are very useful too.

CONS: There's not much learning resource available. And although it's pretty easy to learn, the initial curve is pretty steep so it may take some time, especially for a complete newbie.

PROS: I've never written a code in C with the use of an IDE cause I'm always using advanced text editors for that like Sublime Text. But this time I chose to use the CLion IDE for my new project and I must say I'm impressed with my experience. My favorite features were the intuitive user interface and the ability to version control and debug before compilation.

CONS: I might be alone on this one but I don't like how the program automatically generates makefiles for me. I don't know, it's just a little weird and I run into some troubles with it. That's why I just make my own makefile. This is only a minor issue though and practically the only one I can complain about.

PROS: I enjoy how CLion allows me to use every modern feature of C++. My top two favorites are the debugger and the syntax highlighter.

CONS: Integration with CMake isn't a good thing I think because it's obliging me to use CMake which isn't my build of choice.

PROS: As a Mac user, I found CLion to have everything I need from an IDE like GitHub integration, console function and everything in between. I can't say the same for Visual Studio.

CONS: There are not enough learning materials for CLion. This makes it extra hard for beginners.

PROS: The platform makes it easier to code in C or C++. You can also code in other framework or language through the plugin support. Many programmers use Emacs for programming in C++, C, etc. and use gdb for their debugging needs. This type of setup makes it intimidating for beginners to join the fray. CLion, however, makes it less daunting because of its assistive features like autocomplete which makes it easy to use libraries no matter how poorly named they are. The GUI debugger is very helpful too. Also, the IDE is capable of integrating other languages and debuggers which is very helpful for large-scale projects.

CONS: They only support CMake for building and not the traditional Make. CMake by itself is great, not to be taken in the wrong way, but it's hard to convert so that I could use it for my other projects.

PROS: It's great overall but there are features that stood up for me personally. One is the autocomplete which also suggests a good alternative for loops and others. Its also support dynamic import which is neat. The shortcut is also among my favorite because of how easy and intuitive they are. Like for instance, you only need to ctrl + click to go to a function's definition and much more.

CONS: While I like that it supports dynamic import, there are times when it just misses and you won't be notified. You'll have to find that error on your own. Some of the default key bindings are quite troublesome too that I have to write my own shortcuts, a feature which I'm thankful of.

PROS: It has the same feel and looks as the IntelliJ editor which I'm very familiar with. But aside from that, CLion also features great GUI debugger and can smoothly integrate with many libraries. The autocomplete function is very helpful too. And just like the other products from JetBrains, CLion has built-in git support as well. It even has integrated links for Cygwin download too.

CONS: Compared to other IDEs especially created for C, this one seems to lack some plugin support. And to top it off, there's no Make support and it favors CMake instead, which I don't find fun at all.

PROS: CLion is equipped with all the must-have tools a good C++ IDE needs like profiler, GUI debugger, support for refactoring, and auto-complete. Each of them is useful for my everyday task and the software's ability to integrate CMake is a bonus point for me.

CONS: There's only one complaint I have with CLion. It's that the IDE sometimes finds it difficult to accept the PATH config from a bashrc. My workaround to recognize the current path is to launch CLion through the command line.

PROS: My work involves developing large-scale projects on different platforms. Sometimes we use MacOS and sometimes we use Linux when deploying to supercomputer clusters. And since Visual Studio only provides a good support for Windows, CLion is a great option.

CONS: It's limited to CMake which is a shame because I mostly use Makefile and Scons. Having built-in support for them would be great.

PROS: It makes it easier for me to develop and debug codes in C or C++ language.

CONS: It's free for students, that's good. But not for me cause I'm not a student, and the pricing annoys me.

PROS: I'm already used to JetBrains IDE's being good and this one is no exception. CLion is feature-packed and a powerful development tool for C/C++.

CONS: Newbies might experience difficulty installing it for the first time. The learning curve is quite steep too.