Code::Blocks Architecture - An introduction

Code::Blocks is made of :

• the Code::blocks main executable
• the Libcodeblocks library that contains most of the core functionality
• the code::blocks editor that relies on Scintilla code editor
• Scripting support is part of the Libcodeblocks library. It relies on the Squirrel scripting language.
• Plugins: The core plugins are installed by default and offer the basic functions of Code::Blocks, for example Compiler and Debugger support, Code completion, etc.
• A WxSmith plugin for WYSIWYG GUI editing of wxWidgets applications.
• Projects and file templates

Code::Blocks user interface uses the WxWidget library.

The source hierarchy is described here.