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Use this command to install kdevelop:
winget install --id=KDE.KDevelop -e

KDevelop is a Free and Open Source integrated development environment (IDE). It provides editing, navigation and debugging features for several programming languages, as well as integration with multiple build systems and version-control systems, using a plugin-based architecture. KDevelop has parser backends for C, C++ and Javascript/QML, with further external plugins supporting e.g. PHP or Python.

KDevelop is a Free and Open Source integrated development environment (IDE) designed to support multiple programming languages and streamline software development workflows. It offers robust editing, navigation, and debugging capabilities for languages such as C, C++, Python, QML/JavaScript, and PHP, with additional plugins extending its functionality further.

Key Features:

  • Multi-Language Support: KDevelop provides first-class support for C/C++ and QML, with optional plugins enhancing support for Python, PHP, and other languages.
  • Project Management: It enables developers to work on multiple projects simultaneously, offering flexible build system integration (e.g., CMake and QMake) and version control support (e.g., Git).
  • Code Comprehension: Real-time parsing delivers accurate code completion and intelligent navigation, improving productivity and understanding of complex codebases.
  • Documentation Integration: Direct access to Qt documentation, CMake help pages, and Man pages keeps developers focused and informed while coding.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers working on large-scale or multi-language projects, KDevelop streamlines workflows, reduces context switching, and enhances collaboration. Its extensible plugin architecture ensures it adapts to diverse development needs, making it a versatile tool for modern software development.

KDevelop can be installed via winget and is available across Linux, Windows, and macOS platforms.

Versions
5.5.0