Integrated Development Environment

An Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is a comprehensive software application that provides a unified interface for writing, testing, and debugging code. It combines essential programming tools like a code editor, compiler, debugger, and project manager into a single environment. IDEs streamline the development process by offering features such as syntax highlighting, auto-completion, version control integration, and built-in terminal access. Popular examples include Arduino IDE for microcontroller programming, Visual Studio Code, and Eclipse.