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What is the main reason you choose to use a particular compiler over another?   [Edit]

Survey period: 12 Oct 2009 to 19 Oct 2009

Which one of these is the most important when it comes time to compile your carefully crafted code?

OptionVotes% 
Runtime performance - I need the fastest performing code possible10611.19
Support legacy - As long as it won"t break compatibility running on older hardware, I'll take it373.91
Price - I use whatever I can afford555.81
License - I can't be limited by licensing issues, there's work to do262.75
Speed of Compilation - I don't have time to wait around all day for my code to compile293.06
Tools interoperability - If it doesn"t seamlessly work with my other tools, then it's got to go9710.24
Usability - I just want something that is going to be easy to use so that I can get my job done as quick as possible25827.24
Choice? What choice? I just use what my company tells me to use32334.11
I don't use a compiler for my work.161.69



 
GeneralRe: None of the above. Pin
John M. Drescher11-Oct-09 19:19
John M. Drescher11-Oct-09 19:19 
GeneralRe: None of the above. Pin
Nemanja Trifunovic12-Oct-09 3:18
Nemanja Trifunovic12-Oct-09 3:18 
GeneralRe: None of the above. Pin
PIEBALDconsult12-Oct-09 3:30
mvePIEBALDconsult12-Oct-09 3:30 
GeneralRe: None of the above. Pin
John M. Drescher14-Oct-09 5:17
John M. Drescher14-Oct-09 5:17 

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