I've recently made the switch from Windows to Linux on my PC. My main struggle right now is finding a development environment for C++ that doesn't include any AI features, which seems to be a trend in major IDEs. While I know I can disable AI features, I'm honestly looking to avoid that hassle altogether. I'm currently using the default text editor from my distro (Kate) with some plugins, but I'm not really satisfied with it. I've had bad experiences with some other editors like Code::Blocks and I'm not keen on using Vim or Emacs, given my background with Visual Studio and VS Code. I want something that feels purpose-built for C++ development without any AI nonsense. What are some good alternatives?
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If you're feeling adventurous, you could try Neovim. It does take some setup and isn't a full IDE, but you can customize it a lot with plugins. Just keep in mind it's more streamlined—great for coding but less user-friendly for version control and builds.
You might want to give Eclipse IDE a try. It's pretty established and doesn't come with AI features by default. Makes a nice environment for C++ work. It's free and open-source too!
Neovim might be a good option for you! It's definitely a bit more challenging to set up, but it's well-suited for Linux. Just keep in mind you can also custom configure some settings in VS Code to hide AI features if that interests you.
KDevelop could be a great option! It's part of the KDE project and is known for its strong support for C and C++. Plus, it's open-source and flexible with plugins for added functionality.
Thanks! I'm definitely looking into it.
Honestly, have you considered just sticking with Windows and Visual Studio? You can disable the AI features there once, but with all these new updates, it's likely you'll end up facing AI integrations again eventually, which is frustrating.
It's definitely not a one-time thing to keep disabling that stuff. I've gotten so fed up having to do it repeatedly.
I had heard of Eclipse, but totally forgot it existed until now. Thanks for the reminder!