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PlatformIO

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What is PlatformIO?

The PlatformIO open-source project, supported by PlatformIO Labs, is a collaborative platform for embedded development that aims to enable customers to save resources and time by reducing the expenses and labor associated with creating and maintaining product software. The solution…

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What is PlatformIO?

The PlatformIO open-source project, supported by PlatformIO Labs, is a collaborative platform for embedded development that aims to enable customers to save resources and time by reducing the expenses and labor associated with creating and maintaining product software. The solution suite includes…

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Product Demos

Demo PlatformIO

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FabGL and PlatformIO - importing a demo (MacOS version)

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ESP32 Robot Car Using Websockets and PlatformIO IDE - Demo

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Product Details

PlatformIO Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac
Mobile ApplicationNo
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Reviews

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PlatformIO has been a game changer for many developers who work on embedded systems. Its one-click installation of toolchains and easy setup process makes it a powerful option for advanced development in CPP with Visual Studio Code. With PlatformIO's debugging tools, new development is made easier, and testing is more efficient, which saves developers time.

One of the major problems that PlatformIO solves is having to use disparate tools or environments for each board. This product provides an all-in-one solution that simplifies the basics of Arduino in a simple way. It allows quick access to libraries and helps with flashing and communicating with sensors and other embedded controllers like Arduino and ESP8266. Thanks to this product, there is no need to install specific frameworks or libraries for any device, making it faster, more low-footprint, easy, and powerful for embedded coders, improving productivity overall. With all coding done in one editor, users can access everything they need when developing IoT hardware, making workflow faster and more efficient. This means that developers can spend more time actually coding instead of setting up their tools. Overall, PlatformIO has demonstrated through user experiences that it truly enables faster and more efficient development of embedded systems.

Integration with VS Code: Many users find the integration of PlatformIO with VS Code very convenient, allowing them to use a familiar editor and benefit from all the features provided by PlatformIO.

Wide range of hardware platforms and software frameworks supported: Several reviewers appreciate that PlatformIO supports a wide range of hardware platforms and software frameworks, simplifying their workflow as they can work on different projects without having to switch tools frequently.

Built-in debugging tools and performance analyzers: A significant number of users find the built-in debugging tools and performance analyzers in PlatformIO extremely useful, helping them identify and fix issues quickly.

Difficult for beginners: Several users have stated that PlatformIO can be challenging to use, especially for those who are new to embedded development.

Technical issues: Some reviewers have reported experiencing technical problems such as auto-complete stopping working and occasional program upload related issues.

Improvements needed in documentation and UI: Many users have suggested that the documentation and regular blogs about new features need improvement, and that the UI could be better designed with more theme options.

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