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Software development platforms help you create, test, secure, and release software. You can store code, check an application programming interface, or automate a build. This keeps work organized and helps teams catch problems before users do.

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Postman

Freemium

A unified API platform for designing, testing, managing, and distributing APIs with enterprise governance and AI integration.

API Development
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Docker

Freemium

A platform for building, sharing, and running containerized applications with integrated development and security tools.

AI Agent Deployment
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GitLab

Freemium

GitLab is an intelligent orchestration platform for continuous integration and delivery that automates software build, test, and deployment

Build Automation
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webpack

Free

A module bundler that compiles JavaScript, CSS, HTML, WebAssembly, and assets into optimized bundles for various environments.

Build Automation
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IntelliJ IDEA

Paid

A leading integrated development environment for professional Java and Kotlin development with advanced coding and AI features.

AI Coding Assistant
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CodeCritic

Freemium

AI-powered code review tool providing structured feedback on GitHub pull requests, browser code, and APIs.

AI Code ReviewCode Security
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NxNative

Free

Packing command and compatibility tools for people working with their own Switch games.

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Apache Maven

Free

A build automation tool for Java projects using a project object model to manage compilation, testing, and documentation.

Build Automation
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Gradle

Free

An open source build system for Java, Android, and Kotlin developers that automates software building and delivery workflows.

Build Automation
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How to choose Software Development Platforms tools

Start with the part of development you need to manage. A shared coding platform suits team projects, while focused tools cover jobs such as testing an application programming interface, checking code, or preparing a build.

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    Keep code and teamwork together

    Choose this group when several people need one place for code and project work. It can also support continuous delivery as changes move toward release.

    • GitHub brings code hosting, team collaboration, issue tracking, and pull request reviews into one workflow.
    • GitLab suits teams that want code hosting, automated testing, builds, and delivery in one platform.
    • Docker helps teams develop microservices and deploy web applications or AI agents.
    • GitHubfree
    • GitLabfreemium
    • Dockerfreemium
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    Test and protect your work

    Security-focused choices can cover code security, software composition analysis, or static application security testing. A dedicated testing tool is more suitable when your work centers on application programming interfaces.

    • Postman gives you one place to develop, document, and test application programming interfaces.
    • Aikido Security brings several application and code security checks together and can automate vulnerability fixes.
    • CodeCritic focuses on AI code review for GitHub pull requests, with code security included.
    • Postmanfreemium
    • Aikido Securityfreemium
    • CodeCriticfreemium
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    Write code and automate builds

    A code editor fits hands-on programming or learning, while build automation turns source code into a repeatable build. Your language, editor, and current workflow can guide the choice.

    • IntelliJ IDEA combines code editing with an AI coding assistant.
    • BlueJ supports code editing for STEM education in an open-source project.
    • webpack focuses on build automation with command-line and application programming interfaces.
    • IntelliJ IDEApaid
    • BlueJfree
    • webpackfree
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Frequently asked questions

What is a software development platform?

It is software that supports part of creating and releasing software, such as hosting code, editing it, testing it, securing it, or automating builds.

Which tools offer a free option?

Postman, GitLab, and CodeCritic have free plans.

Aikido Security has a free Developer plan, while BlueJ and Apache Maven are open source.

Which tools support build automation?

GitLab, webpack, Apache Maven, and Gradle support build automation.

Which tools can help with code security?

GitHub, Aikido Security, and CodeCritic cover code security.

GitLab and Aikido Security also support static application security testing.