Thread: What features do you want in an IDE?
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Re: What features do you want in an IDE?
I think Tom has most of my wishes covered. The most important thing is that whatever features you do make available, make sure they work well. If I choose to use it, in the long run I do not want to deal with random crashes/buggy features. Make sure a lot of beta-testing is done before you release the final version. I am sure a lot of us will be willing to deliberately test every feature available. Hope this turns out well.

EDIT: I would like to see it compatible with older OS's. Many teams do not have the luxury of using vista/xp for programming. Our programming laptop is a Windows 2000. Only about last year we upgraded to 2000 from Windows 98. Most of the team's I help in the pits use 2000 and not XP, so having it compatible with older OS's is a big plus. Another thing is most of these are not very powerful. Their specs are usually 256MB RAM with a 1.3Ghz processor. So making it as light as possible will also help. I know this is asking for a lot, but I am sure you will do your best.
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