[modi123_1]

Let's get a nice robust list of common development tools you use (debuging or otherwise) for everyone else to be made aware of! If there's a particular platform or language dependency leave that in the post as well.

A general format:

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Link/Name
Brief description
Language: dependency
Platform: dependency

Visual Studio Express products
Microsoft's primary IDE vehicle.
Language:

• C#.NET
  
• VB.NET
  
• Visual C++
  
• Misc webdevelopment

Platform: Windows



MSSQL Express
A stripped down version of Microsoft SQL. Free!
Languages: SQL
Platform: Windows



Debugging Tools Survival Guide
Misc tools in a blog post. Mostly Windows OS oriented.
Contains:

• Debugging Tools for Windows(featuring WinDBG)
  
• WinDBG Extension: PSSCore2
  
• WinDBG Extension: PSSCore4
  
• ADPlus
  
• DebugDiag
  
• Process Explorer
  
• Process Monitor
  
• Network Monitor
  
• Fiddler

Wireshark
A network protocol analyzer.
Languages: n/a
Platform:Runs on Windows, Linux, OS X, Solaris, FreeBSD, NetBSD, and many others



XAMPP
XAMPP is an easy to install Apache distribution containing MySQL, PHP and Perl. XAMPP is really very easy to install and to use - just download, extract and start.
Languages: sql, php, perl.
Platform: Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Solaris



Eclipse IDE
An opensource IDE that has different setups for Java, c/c++, java script, php, and so on.
Languages: Changes with the projects
Platforms: Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux

[Xanthe26]

This software development tools directory contains software tools related to all areas of software development: programming editors and frameworks (Java, .NET, PHP, C#, Javascript, Ruby, Ajax, etc.), project management, Scrum, UML, software testing, databases, configuration management, etc. Submit your software development tools after registration. Descriptions can be edited by the webmaster. All product and company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

[sas1ni69]

Netbeans IDE
A free, open-source Integrated Development Environment for software developers. All the tools needed to create professional desktop, enterprise, web, and mobile applications with the Java platform, as well as with C/C++, PHP, Javascript and Groovy.

Languages: Java SE, Java EE, PHP, Ruby, Groovy.
Platform: Windows, Linux, Mac OSX

[Edit: Typo]

This post has been edited by sas1ni69: 19 October 2011 - 10:50 PM

[modi123_1]

Pencil Project
The Pencil Project's unique mission is to build a free and opensource tool for making diagrams and GUI prototyping that everyone can use.
Language: generic UI prototyping
Platform: Firefox addon, windows, linux, mac.


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I'll toss this in there as well - an interesting run down of tools and suggestions by one developer.
http://www.jjude.com...software-craft/

topics covered:

• Computer Environment
  
• Programming Language
  
• Virtual Environment
  
• Wireframe Sketchers
  
• IDE/Text Editor
  
• Frameworks
  
• Source Control
  
• Bug / Issue / Features Database
  
• (Automated) Testing Tools
  
• Hosting

[GunnerInc]

MS PSDK and DDK.
OllyDbg
AMD Programmers Manuals
Intel Software Developer Manuals

[SummiRS]

Hello, I want to introduce a software development tool.

Spire.Office

Spire.Office is a .NET/Silverlight component which enables developers to create, read, write and modify MS Word/XLS, PDF documents. Furthermore, it allows users to export data from database to popular files such as MS Word/XLS/RTF/Aceess, PDF, HTML, XML, Text, CSV, Clipboard, SYLK, etc.

Language:

• C#.NET
  
• VB.NET

Platform: Windows

[supertime2000]

Pl/Sql, Pro*C Process Code Generator For Oracle
Create Multi Table Source Code in Minutes, without Programming:
http://supertime2000.com/snapproc.htm

[pathfindersol]

PathMATE

The only open MDD transformation environment which automatically transforms PIMs defined in UML into high-performance embedded C, C++ or Java software, shifting most development from being code-centric to being architecture-centric. By using the Engine to transform design vision into code, developers can create more features in less time. PathMATE customers measure development productivity gains of up to 40% within the first year.

The Maps code templates include a complete set of mappings for all UML model elements to implementation. You have complete freedom to edit, add, or discard mappings as you see fit, with full control from the component level all the way down to individual data atoms and Action Semantic expression elements. Designed for easy portability to new environments, the Maps-based mechanisms come out of the box ready for Win32, Win64, Linux, HP-UX, MercuryOS, Solaris, AIX, Cygwin, OSE, ARM-OS, Nucleus+, VxWorks, MqX, pSOS and general POSIX-compliant environments.

[clod]

I also use Codelobster PHP Edition for web development

[ndotreviews]

Thanks to every one for sharing their comments.

[greggoff89]

I use DragonFireSDK to make iphone apps on my windows computer.

[modi123_1]

.... do you enjoy using it? Is it something good? Horrible? Easy to use? Hard to dive into? A bad learning curve?

[greggoff89]

modi123_1, on 06 July 2012 - 11:59 AM, said:

.... do you enjoy using it? Is it something good? Horrible? Easy to use? Hard to dive into? A bad learning curve?

I've been using Dragonfire for over six months now, and I've actually enjoyed it. I already know c/c++ so it was easy for me to dive into, and get my app in the app store. And the api is clean and easy to understand.

[sudhavishwakarmacis]

Thanks guys......This thread proved to be very useful for me and can be similarly useful to many others like me.

Thanks for sharing.

[fromTheSprawl]

Can't believe I'm the first one listing Firebug here.

Firebug
Awesome browser debugger.
Language: Supports Javascript debugging, plus ability to check out CSS and HTML
Platform: I've only used it on Mozilla, pretty sure it's available on other browsers too. See Firebug Lite.

More features:

• Inspect HTML and modify style and layout in real-time
  
• Use the most advanced Javascript debugger available for any browser
  
• Accurately analyze network usage and performance
  
• Extend Firebug and add features to make Firebug even more powerful
  
• Get the information you need to get it done with Firebug.