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How CLion works under the hood

Aug 4, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Mitri's C++ Origins in 3D

  • Mitri shared his early experience working with C++ on a 3D entertainment system and simulators.
  • This involved immersive multi-sensory environments, mixing engineering with entertainment technology.
INSIGHT

Kotlin Enables Gradual Migration

  • CLion mainly uses JVM languages such as Java, Groovy, and Kotlin, sharing the IntelliJ platform.
  • Kotlin's seamless Java interoperability enabled gradual migration without big rewrites, serving as a model for C++ language evolution.
INSIGHT

CLion Uses Separate C++ Process

  • CLion uses a separate process for its C++ components such as Clangd to prevent crashes affecting the main JVM-based IDE.
  • This architecture enhances stability amid frequent faults inherent in unmanaged C++ code.
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