Arduino IDE

Pros

• Very user-friendly
• Can be used in Windows, Mac OSX and Linux
• Allows quick and easy sharing of sketches and projects
• Has hundreds of integrated libraries

Cons

• No live customer support

Lightweight and user-friendly, Arduino is a cross-platform application that helps novices get started in the world of software programming. Despite not using much in the way of resources, the software is capable of performing complex processes quickly and efficiently. In addition to providing the type of computing power required to perform these processes, the application allows users to access open-source libraries that are constantly updated by the community and receive up-to-date notifications of changes to the platform.

One of the most notable things about Arduino is that it is a multi-platform application. As such, it allows seamless transitioning between Windows, Mac OS and even Linux. All the code that is written using Arduino is automatically saved to the cloud, allowing it to be taken by other users who are looking for additional levels of redundancy. Without a doubt, this is highly convenient for both the writer of the code and the community of users at large. In case that does not cut it for you, however, the app also allows for locally saving the written code in their computers.

There are various features that make Arduino a great option for programming beginners. For one, it allows users to create quick sketches using a built-in text editor. This sketching function is straightforward and intuitive, making it a fantastic learning tool for those who are only getting started with programming. At the same time, however, it has enough options for experienced programmers to produce complex sketches as well. Furthermore, apart from cloud and native saving of sketches, Arduino allows for quick sharing between users.

In order to facilitate its use, Arduino features a sleek and sophisticated board management module. Using this module, users can select a single board that they want to work with. At any moment, however, they can change it using a practical and convenient drop-down menu. Without a doubt, the design of the application's interface is incredibly helpful when working with several boards at the same time. In addition, modifying a board automatically updates the info of the PORT with the new data. This prevents you from having to do it manually, which could very easily result in accidents and problems.

Pros

• Very user-friendly
• Can be used in Windows, Mac OSX and Linux
• Allows quick and easy sharing of sketches and projects
• Has hundreds of integrated libraries

Cons

• No live customer support