Use of IDE

• What does IDE stand for?

  Integrated Development Environment
• What is the primary purpose of an IDE?

  To develop and debug programs
• What is one feature of an IDE related to text input?

  Auto-complete
• How does colour coding text help in an IDE?

  It helps identify features quickly
• What does the stepping feature in an IDE allow?

  To run one line of code at a time
• What is the function of breakpoints in an IDE?

  To stop code execution at a set point
• What does the variable watch feature do?

  It checks values of variables during execution
• What is the purpose of error diagnostics in an IDE?

  To locate and report errors in code
• What do translator diagnostics do?

  They pick up syntax errors for correction
• What happens when a watch condition is met in an IDE?

  The program halts execution
• What are the benefits of using an IDE in program development?

  • User-friendly for novices
  • Increases speed of writing code
  • Reduces mistakes
  • Speeds up testing and error finding
  • Facilitates collaborative team working
• What tools aid in writing code within an IDE?

  Coloured font and predictive text
• What is the role of debugging tools in an IDE?

  To test the code for errors
• How does syntax error underlining help programmers?

  It allows corrections before running the code
• What does the watch window feature do?

  It shows how variables change during execution
• What is the purpose of the error message list in an IDE?

  It indicates where errors are and suggests corrections
• What does step-mode do in an IDE?

  Executes the program one statement at a time
• What is a crash-dump routine?

  Shows the state of variables during an error
• What do cross-referencers do in an IDE?

  Identify where variables/constants are used
• What are the different testing methods in software development?

  • Blackbox Testing: Tests functionality without internal knowledge
  • Whitebox Testing: Tests algorithms for correctness
  • Alpha Testing: Conducted by programmers internally
  • Beta Testing: Conducted by end users for usability
• What is the purpose of alpha testing?

  To check the process during creation
• What does black box testing ensure?

  That the program produces expected outputs
• What is the goal of white box testing?

  To ensure algorithms work as designed
• What is acceptance testing?

  Showing software to end users for approval
• What does acceptance testing involve?

  Walking users through software to prove requirements