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An IDE, or Integrated Development Environment, is a software application that provides comprehensive facilities to computer programmers for software development. It typically combines several tools into one cohesive interface to assist in software development tasks such as writing, debugging, compiling, and deploying code.

Key features of an IDE may include:

1. Code Editor: Allows programmers to write, edit, and manage their code efficiently. It often includes features like syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and code formatting.

2. Compiler/Interpreter: Integrated support for compiling or interpreting code written in various programming languages.

3. Debugger: Tools for debugging code, such as breakpoints, step-through execution, and variable inspection, to identify and fix errors.

4. Build Automation Tools: Integration with build systems to automate the process of compiling, testing, and deploying code.

5. Version Control Integration: Support for version control systems like Git, enabling developers to manage changes to their codebase and collaborate with others.

6. Project Management: Tools for organizing and managing projects, including file navigation, project templates, and dependency management.

7. Plugins and Extensions: Extensibility through plugins or extensions, allowing developers to customize the IDE with additional features and functionality.

Popular examples of IDEs include Visual Studio, Eclipse, Jupyter Lab or Notebook, spyder or IDLE. Each is tailored to support specific programming languages or development environments.