The default compiler that this Code Blocks packet comes with is MinGW.Ĭode Blocks' functionality can be expanded by using plugins. It is an open-source, integrated, cross-platform development environment that supports the use of multiple compilers, such as: GCC (MingW/GNU GCC), MSVC, Digital Mars, Borland C++ 5.5, and Open Watcom. Code Blocks is an excellent option for programming in C++.