EDX vs C++Builder
When comparing EDX vs C++Builder, the Slant community recommends C++Builder for most people. In the question“What are the best IDEs for C++ on Windows?” C++Builder is ranked 8th while EDX is ranked 18th. The most important reason people chose C++Builder is:
The Windows framework, called VCL, wraps native WinAPI controls. It's far more powerful than something like MFC, including its visual design and the library of available first- and third-party controls.
Specs
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Pros
Pro One-click remote development
You can build/debug remotely with one click.
What you shoud do is just add your remote toolset.
Pro Supports CMake/XMake projects
You can open CMake/XMake projects directly with EDX.
Pro Easy to integrate with MSYS2 packages
It's easy to integrate with MSYS2 packages, even if you have no MSYS2 installed
EDX can download/update/install/setup MSYS2 packages automatically.
Pro Very fast
Fast startup, quickly opens files, fast search in files, etc..
Pro Windows UI framework
The Windows framework, called VCL, wraps native WinAPI controls. It's far more powerful than something like MFC, including its visual design and the library of available first- and third-party controls.
Pro Free community edition
Features are the same as Professional Edition.
Pro Cross-platform UI framework
FireMonkey (FMX) is a cross-platform UI framework, GPU-accelerated, supporting native controls on some platforms, and native feel everywhere else.
Pro Drag and Drop Functionality
C++Builder allows. you to drag and drop components on the design form which makes the development process simple.
Pro Cross-platform targeting
Can build targeting Windows, iOS, macOS, and Android.
Pro Clang-based compilers
Cons
Con Windows only
Only supports Windows for now.
Con Too focused on adding IDE features developers don't want
Con IDE has long lasting bugs that Embarcadero won't fix
Con Expensive
€1,719.00+ (or $1971.61+) (on 01/2019).
