CC386

CC386 is a classical 32-bit C compiler that comes packed with several handy options to help you write programming code. For example, you can set bookmarks, set up hardware breakpoints, as well as toggle global functions, variable and types, in addition to preprocessor macros.

The installation procedure does not take a long time to finish. A notable aspect about it is that it allows you to set it up either on the desktop or on a memory stick. You can also make file associations.

As far as the interface goes, it is obvious that CC386 hasn't been updated for a long time. It adopts a classical window with old-style buttons and menus.

You can start a new project by saving a file with a custom name and output directory, indicating a target (EXE, DLL or LIB file), or by creating a new workspace file (CWS format).

You can start writing code in the editor, as well as debug, compile and run it afterward. CC386 lets you insert a target in the workspace, prepare the document for printing, undo and redo actions, go to a particular line of code, as well as use a search-and-replace function.

It is also possible to convert selected blocks of text to lowercase or uppercase, make an indent or outdent selection, hide the workspace and information window, set and remove bookmarks, add and toggle breakpoints, and so on.

The software application did not hang, crash or pop up error messages in our tests. It has a good response time and minimal impact on computer performance, thanks to the fact that it requires low CPU and RAM to work properly. On the other hand, CC386 has not been updated for a very long time.