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Hi!

I'd like to understand what is the main differences (if any) between Espressif IDE and Visual Studio Code + ESP-IDF extension.

I started working with ESP-IDF through Visual Studio Code, however I also installed Espressif IDE and I don't know how to start using it.

At first glance it seems to be quite similar, however inside Espressif IDE I don't see the JSON files that are used in VS Code to set up the environment and also the debugger, qemu, docker, etc...

Any idea about the comparison?

The ESP-IDF IDE is basically an Eclipse IDE. Eclipse and VS Code are quite different to each other. Specifically, for example, it doesn't use the same JSON files that VS Code uses. For configuration, there are settings menus in the IDE.

If you have a more specific configuration question about an IDE, I'd recommend asking it in the IDEs for ESP-IDF area.

So Eclipse IDE has limitations i.e. the use of extensions which are permitted in VS Code and the use of debugging tools. Is it right?

filo_gr wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:10 am

So Eclipse IDE has limitations i.e. the use of extensions which are permitted in VS Code and the use of debugging tools. Is it right?

VS Code and Eclipse are two different IDEs. They each have their own set of developed extensions. The Eclipse extensions don't work in VS Code and vice versa. Both Eclipse and VS Code have a debugging interface as well.

mbratch wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:56 am

VS Code and Eclipse are two different IDEs. They each have their own set of developed extensions. The Eclipse extensions don't work in VS Code and vice versa. Both Eclipse and VS Code have a debugging interface as well.

Good to know! Is there any tutorial about how to start using Espressif IDE?

There's the installation instructions on the Espressif ESP IDE github. I'm not aware of any additional tutorial. I think a basic Eclipse tutorial you might find online would partially help.

mbratch wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 02, 2023 3:45 pm

There's the installation instructions on the Espressif ESP IDE github. I'm not aware of any additional tutorial. I think a basic Eclipse tutorial you might find online would partially help.

Thank you, very appreciated

Is that a good start to work with Visual Studio Code + ESP-IDF extension for beginner?

lladam wrote: ↑

Wed May 22, 2024 2:29 pm

Is that a good start to work with Visual Studio Code + ESP-IDF extension for beginner?

I tested both visual studio code and eclipse. I prefer Visual Studio Code but there are some configurations a bit boring to make. After that I think there are less bugs on VS Code