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ide

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈaɪd// ide Archaic

n. a computer program that gives you all the tools you need to write and test software in one place. It usually includes a text editor, tools to build the code, and a way to find mistakes.

n. a software application providing comprehensive facilities to computer programmers for software development. Typically integrates a source code editor, build automation tools, and a debugger into a single graphical user interface.


SIMPLE

I use a modern IDE to write my Python scripts.

CONTEXTUAL

The developer spent the morning configuring her IDE to include custom plugins for better code completion and syntax highlighting.

COMPLEX

While lightweight text editors are sufficient for simple scripts, a full-featured IDE is indispensable for managing the complex dependencies and refactoring requirements of large-scale enterprise applications.

Origin

Borrowed from French ide, from Scientific Latin idus (species name), from Swedish id.

Usage

An acronym for Integrated Development Environment; usually treated as a countable noun.

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