4 IDE Integration

The MPLAB XC32 C/C++ Compiler may be integrated into and controlled from many Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), such as the MPLAB® X IDE and Microsoft® Visual Studio Code®. Use of an IDE provides a graphical user interface to control the compiler's many command-line options, as well as access to simulators and hardware debuggers that can execute the built code.

For installation of the MPLAB X IDE, and the creation and setup of projects to use the MPLAB XC32 C/C++ Compiler, see the MPLAB® X IDE User’s Guide for more information. For assistance with the MPLAB extensions for VS Code, see developerhelp.microchip.com/xwiki/bin/view/software-tools/ides/extensions/.