Good IDE even for beginners

What are the best aspects of this product?

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.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

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.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

The main advantage of CLion is how it can measurably increase my productivity. JebBrains did a great job in mitigating common errors that are caught only during compilation. That's because the nagging need to memorize variables, type check constantly, and others are eliminated. CLion IDE is also capable of smoothly integrating with other JetBrains apps especially with the help of JetBrains Toolbox.

Are you a current user of this product?

Yes