# Develop projects in QCC IDE

Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-Y8730-9/topic/develop_projects_in_qcc_ide.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-Y8730-9/topic/develop_projects_in_qcc_ide.html)

QCC IDE is a VS Code extension that provides a user-friendly interface to facilitate the project development process. It's designed to help you write, test, and debug code more	efficiently.

- **Load a project into QCC IDE**  

When you click the **QCC IDE** icon on the activity bar, QCC IDE displays the welcome view, which allows you to open an existing project or create a new project.
- **Buttons on QCC IDE bars**  

You can manipulate QCC IDE projects by using the buttons on various bars.
- **Debug projects in QCC IDE**  

QCC IDE only supports debugging an active project. Therefore, ensure the project you need to debug is active.
- **Communicate with board via console**  

Console provides an interface to communicate with the board and execute commands.
- **Miscellaneous actions**  

QCC IDE provides multiple UI controls that enhance development efficiency.

Last Published: Mar 09, 2026

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