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Optimize Your App's Performance with Code Profiling

January 22, 2024
Profiling code allows developers to analyze their program's execution time and identify bottlenecks for performance optimization.

Code profiling is a diagnostic technique employed to analyze the runtime behavior of an application. It dissects resource consumption, usually including CPU time, memory allocation, and function call frequency, to precisely identify performance bottlenecks and resource hogs. Armed with these insights, developers can optimize specific code sections, leading to improved user experience, resource efficiency, and ultimately, a more robust and performant application.

Several IDEs support code profiling, including:

  • PrimalScript by SAPIEN Technologies is a universal script environment that offers a script profiler for memory and CPU usage, and for function coverage.
  • IntelliJ IDEA by JetBrains provides a rich Java profiler, which visualizes CPU and memory usage, as well as tools for thread activity and hot spots.
  • EiffelStudio by Eiffel Software has a built-in profiler for Eiffel code which you can set to run on either the whole program or specific clusters.
  • Microsoft Visual Studio Enterprise comes with a Performance Profiler that includes a variety of advanced profiling tools, such as for CPU, memory, and GPU usage, to accumulate performance data.

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Easily Run Applications after Installation

January 19, 2024
PrimalScript 2024 adds new script packager features to optionally execute an application after installation, with or without user interaction.

PrimalScript by SAPIEN Technologies is a comprehensive integrated development environment (IDE) designed for scripting and automation tasks. Offering a powerful platform for various scripting languages, PrimalScript streamlines the development process by providing robust editing, debugging, and deployment tools. Its user-friendly interface caters to both novice and experienced developers, fostering efficient script creation. With features like script packagers and advanced debugging capabilities, PrimalScript empowers users to enhance productivity in tasks ranging from small automation scripts to complex software development projects.

The PrimalScript 2024 update answers a frequently asked question from users: "How do I run an application or command after install?". It introduces innovative features to streamline application launch and post-install actions:

  • Show readme after install automatically opens the readme file, providing users with vital information and next steps.
  • Execute application after install discreetly launches any desired application, including those outside the installer package.
  • Prompt for application start at exit adds a convenient checkbox to the final dialog of the installer, allowing users to choose whether to run the application after installation.

To see a full list of what’s new in version 2024, see our release notes.

PrimalScript is licensed per user and includes 1 year of product updates and support. Annual Premium Support is available and provides 1 Year of access to SAPIEN Technologies direct technical support ticketing system and a guaranteed response within 24 hours. The premium support package must be purchased at the same time as the initial software purchase, subscription renewal, or upgrade, and can be renewed on an annual basis. See our PrimalScript licensing page for full details.

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Boost Go Productivity with Improved Code Insight

January 12, 2024
GoLand 2023.3 adds code insight for custom printf-like functions including hints, labeling and highlighting.

JetBrains GoLand is a dedicated integrated development environment (IDE) designed for Go programmers. It offers comprehensive features like intelligent code completion, advanced debugging tools, built-in testing frameworks, and code navigation aids for both individual and collaborative development. GoLand's focus on efficiency and productivity, along with its seamless integration with other JetBrains tools, makes it a powerful choice for professional Golang development.

The GoLand 2023.3 update empowers developers with code insight for custom printf-like functions, extending the same robust features previously available only for standard functions. This means you can enjoy placeholder highlighting, error detection, code folding, and other valuable tools for your user-defined functions, streamlining development and enhancing code clarity.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2023.3, see our release notes.

GoLand is licensed per user, and is available as a commercial annual subscription license. We can supply new subscriptions, subscription renewals (including continuity discounts), lapsed renewals, and additional user licenses. See our GoLand licensing page for full details.

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Boost Development with Git Integrated into Your IDE

January 9, 2024
Choose an IDE with Git support that lets you commit, push, and pull changes without leaving your coding environment.

Git is a ubiquitous distributed VCS that empowers software developers with transparency and collaboration. Its efficient local snapshotting and flexible branching models offer developers freedom to experiment and iterate, while its robust conflict resolution and distributed nature facilitate seamless merging and asynchronous teamwork. From solo projects to large-scale enterprise deployments, Git ensures code integrity, tracks history with meticulous detail, and provides a safety net for exploration, making it a professional standard for version control. Git integration in IDEs brings version control tools into the development environment itself. It allows developers to easily track changes, revert to previous states, and collaborate with others, without needing a separate application or process.

Several IDEs offer Git version control support including:

  • IntelliJ IDEA by JetBrains includes seamless Git integration, featuring visual diff/merge, intuitive commit workflows, and built-in branch management.
  • Delphi Architect by Embarcadero provides native Git support with visual history browsers, effortless commit/push/pull actions, and conflict resolution aids.
  • PrimalScript by SAPIEN Technologies offers intuitive Git integration with visual commit history, built-in message templates and a unified interface for frictionless version control.
  • Microsoft Visual Studio Enterprise contains visual branch management, conflict resolution assistants and integrated commit/push/pull functionality.

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Build .NET 8 Apps with the Latest C# 12 Features

January 9, 2024
JetBrains Rider 2023.3 now supports the .NET 8 SDK, allowing you to create, run, and debug projects targeting the latest version of .NET.

Rider is a professional Integrated Development Environment (IDE) specifically designed for building .NET applications. Developed by JetBrains, Rider combines robust functionality with a sleek interface to offer a superior coding experience. Rider supports C#, F#, JavaScript, and TypeScript, making it a versatile tool for modern .NET development. Powerful features like advanced code completion, integrated unit testing, built-in debugging tools, and seamless cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux) streamline the development process. Rider seamlessly integrates with popular version control systems and databases, enhancing project management and code collaboration.

The Rider 2023.3 release elevates developers' toolkits with comprehensive support for the cutting-edge .NET 8 framework. Fresh project templates facilitate project bootstrapping, while integrated tooling seamlessly navigates updated C# 12 features like primary constructors, interceptors, and flexible type referencing via alias directives. F# development also receives a boost with shorthand lambdas, nested record updates, static interface members, and let bindings streamlining code conciseness and clarity. Rider now empowers developers to effortlessly build secure applications by integrating support for Identity API endpoints, a foundational element for modern authentication workflows.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2023.3, see our release notes.

Rider is licensed per user, and is available as a commercial annual subscription license. We can supply new subscriptions, subscription renewals (including continuity discounts), lapsed renewals, and additional user licenses. See our Rider licensing page for full details.

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