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Development kits (199 programs)

  1. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Can generate passwords, codes, pins, etc. Protects apps and software. Strict security measures. Create demo versions of other apps and software.
    CONS: Not beginner friendly. Outdated interface.
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Can edit live. No need for a .NET Framework. Highly customizable. Intuitive interface.
    CONS: Only for 32-bit. A bit confusing to use.
  3. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Gives users more control when creating installers. Powerful developer tools.
    CONS: Not for beginners. Difficult at first.
  4. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Optimize PHP applications and installations. Compatible with Internet Information Services 7 and 7.5. Supports php.ini file.
    CONS: May not support other versions of Internet Information Services. Can be too complex for beginners. Requires IIS Manager.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Lets you run an application anywhere. Fast and efficient. Active development community. Highly compatible with other tools.
    CONS: Not a tool for beginners. Need to know Linux well. Complex setup. Some security issues.
  6. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy to use. Extensive XML editing tools. Convenient exporting.
    CONS: More features available upon purchase. Requires Java Runtime Environment v1.5 and above. Requires knowledge about XML.
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Built from Java. Supports JDBC-compliant databases. Compatible with database management systems.
    CONS: Requires basic SQL knowledge. Can be overwhelming for beginners. Some plug-ins might not work.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Completely Standalone App. Compiles Your Arduino Sketches and ELF or HEX Files. Requires Only Three Steps to Complete the Compilation Process. Uploads Sketches Without the Need for Arduino IDE.
    CONS: Basic-Looking Interface. Not beginner friendly.
  9. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: User friendly. Capable of creating a wide range of useful presentations.
    CONS: Has compatibility issues with online videos. Creating certain asset types will require separate apps.
  10. PROS: Three-dimensional outputs are supported by Processing. Java applets can be exported and shared with other users if desired.
    CONS: Slightly too advanced for those with little experience. Some older operating systems are not supported.
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Works with command-line tools and user interface shells. Wide customization options. Support for Unicode and UTF-8 characters. Powered by GPU-accelerated text rendering engine.
    CONS: Can be slow or unstable at times.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Simple to start with. Strong Git fundamentals. Fairly lightweight. Great repo browsing.
    CONS: Limited undo ability. Poor at merge conflicts. Few theme options. Not very customizable.
  13. PROS: Works effectively on all versions of Windows. Includes compilers, libraries, headers and code samples. New help system is incorporated. Compatible with platform chipsets X86, X64, and Itanium.
    CONS: Some features do not work with some versions of Visual Studio. Shared compilers can cause problems. Requires a level of expertise to access all functions. Difficult to find support on certain aspects.
  14. PROS: In-depth functionality. A stable library. Supports multiple read and write file formats. Migration tool included.
    CONS: Getting started could be complex. Has its fair share of bugs and errors. Not updated regularly. Not for novices.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Automatic error notifications. Cross-platform compatibility. Support for multiple languages. Project folders can simply be dragged and dropped into place.
    CONS: Some systems will require that Ruby is already installed. This GUI application is not entirely suited for novice programmers. A significant amount of operating system memory will be needed. Only a limited number of output styles are offered.
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Can identify some security threats. Supports a wide range of plugins. Helps identify problems in large and small programs. Users can set own rules for checking and filter results.
    CONS: Complicated to use without prior expertize. Can return a number of false positives. Requires further tools for best results. Only available for Windows.
  17. PROS: Ideal for developers. Supports multiple Windows operating systems. Download language packs available in multiple languages. Microsoft backing.
    CONS: The same system cannot have different language versions installed. Amateur developers would find it complex. Registry key issues. May not work very smoothly on 32-bit systems.
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Powerful data analysis tools. Compatible on most platforms. Accommodates various data formats. Regular application updates.
    CONS: Getting to know the app can be time-consuming. The app is slow at times. Can cause random system crashes. More suited to advanced users than novices.
  19. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Completely free, open source framework. Includes classes for handling dozens of common web application uses. Backed by extensive documentation. Favors convention over configuration.
    CONS: Popularity and community pales in size compared to competitors like Laravel, Symfony and Zend framework. Built using outdated and supported versions of PHP. Requires developer-level PHP knowledge to use. Continuing development is slower than competitors.
  20. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Better characteristics for different type of graphics. Uses visual scripting system. Groundbreaking visual fidelity technology. Fast and efficient rendering.
    CONS: Requires a substantial learning curve. Not suitable for solo creators and simple games. Build times tend to be long. Created games will require large disk space.

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