CLion
CLion is a cross-platform Integrated Development Environment (IDE) developed by JetBrains, specifically designed for C and C++ development, though it also supports Objective-C/C++ and Rust (via plugin). It provides a rich set of intelligent features, including smart code assistance, refactoring,…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 2014
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- CLion was created to address the fragmented and often cumbersome tooling landscape for C/C++ developers, particularly the lack of a truly intelligent, cross-platform IDE that offered the same level of code analysis, refactoring, and debugging experience as modern IDEs for languages like Java or C#. It aimed to simplify complex build system integration, especially with CMake, and provide a unified, productive environment across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Platforms
- macOS, Linux, Windows
Related technologies
Notable users
- Individual Professional Developers
- Educational Institutions
- Software Development Companies (e.g., game development, embedded systems, high-performance computing, desktop applications, systems programming)