macOS Alternative IDE and Compiler for C++ on Mac.

[lupusarcanus]

Hey all!

I am having a hard time avoiding the big bloated, slow monstrosity that is Xcode. I've even tried Xcode, but I disliked the UI and I would like to try an alternative that is simpler and much lighter.

Ideally, I'd prefer the IDE and the compiler to be cross-platform. It's strange coming from GNU/Linux to Mac OS X and it's one-way attitude.

Anyway, thanks in advance!

 

[robbieduncan]

The underlying compiler is cross platform: in XCode <4 it's GCC. In XCode 4 is LLVM.

 

[balamw]

It's strange coming from GNU/Linux to Mac OS X and it's one-way attitude.

Most likely whatever IDE you were using on Linux is available for OS X from MacPorts.

B

 

[Cromulent]

Hey all!

I am having a hard time avoiding the big bloated, slow monstrosity that is Xcode. I've even tried Xcode, but I disliked the UI and I would like to try an alternative that is simpler and much lighter.

Ideally, I'd prefer the IDE and the compiler to be cross-platform. It's strange coming from GNU/Linux to Mac OS X and it's one-way attitude.

Anyway, thanks in advance!

The compilers on Mac OS X are just GCC and LLVM / Clang. Both of which obviously work on numerous different platforms.

As for the IDE, just check out your favourite Linux IDE. Most will work on Mac OS X as long as you have installed the correct dependencies.

 

[lupusarcanus]

How can I install GCC without Xcode? Most of the information I can find states I need Xcode.

I apologize for the tone of the first post; I am moderately frustrated (and probably shouldn't be).

Thanks to everyone who replied.

 

[balamw]

You could try the one here: http://hpc.sourceforge.net/

Then get anything else you need via MacPorts.

B

 

[lupusarcanus]

You could try the one here: http://hpc.sourceforge.net/

Then get anything else you need via MacPorts.

B

This ought to work. Thanks balamw!