Continuous .NET C# and F# IDE 1.5

Continuous is a robust .NET C# and F# IDE designed to run seamlessly on iPad and iPhone devices without the need for a network connection. This feature-rich IDE allows developers to create applications and games using their preferred programming languages on their favorite Apple devices.

One of the standout features of Continuous is its ability to build and run code in real time. This eliminates the traditional code-build-run cycle and provides a more interactive development experience. With Continuous, developers can effortlessly make multiple small changes and witness their immediate effects, eliminating the need to wait for time-consuming builds and deployments or navigate through menus to access specific coding screens.

Although Continuous shares similarities with traditional .NET IDEs in terms of appearance and functionality, it also incorporates several advanced features that push the boundaries of IDE capabilities:

• Full support for C# 8 and F# 4.7 compilers, ensuring compatibility with the latest technologies;
• Xamarin.Forms Live XAML Editing, enhancing the ease of designing user interfaces;
• Automatic compiling and running, allowing developers to focus on their code and see results immediately;
• A sophisticated text editor equipped with tabs, semantic highlighting, inline error bubbles, and live-updated inline values;
• A robust Watch window enabling visual inspection of graphical objects in applications, live object examination during runtime, object instantiation, and method invocation;
• Code completion with inline type information and documentation, simplifying the learning process for new APIs;
• Support for standard .NET file and project formats to facilitate code sharing with other IDEs;
• Incorporation of Xamarin.Forms and UIKit for application development, as well as SpriteKit and SceneKit for game development. Developers can access numerous iOS APIs including CoreMotion, the Social framework, and HealthKit to retrieve data;
• Split screen support for multitasking, allowing users to keep documentation readily accessible while coding;
• Execution powered by a new IL interpreter, enhancing runtime performance.

If you are new to .NET or iOS coding, Continuous provides a user-friendly environment with convenient code completion featuring integrated documentation. Additionally, beginners can benefit from the inclusion of engaging sample code bundled with the application.

.NET professionals will appreciate Continuous' project support and the capability to inspect objects during the coding process, be it within a script or standard project file.

For those looking for an alternative and innovative approach to programming, Continuous offers comprehensive support for F# programming language. F# empowers developers to write efficient code, solving complex problems that were once considered insurmountable, such as building an IDE.