My two cents,
please read :
http://www.t4f.org/articles/optimization-of-microchip-pic-xc8-compiler-in-f=
ree-and-pro-mode/

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On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 5:00 PM, Jason White <
whitewaterssoftwareinfo@gmail.com> wrote:

> Well, I have *never* had any issues in the fews years that the XC
> compiler line has been out (I use free). At this point they are quite
> stable and mature, there is no reason fear the compiler. I think your
> going to have more trouble tackling the language and its specific
> "flavor" of error messages than dealing with the compiler.  Luckily
> you have access to many great resources (including piclist) for that
> initial learning curve and troubleshooting.
>
> I recommend downloading XC8 and MPLABX and following one of the many
> great tutorials out there (google is your friend). Also, if you don't
> have one already, I would strongly recommend getting a pickit 3 or
> other comparable programmer instead of some of the cheap stuff from
> Ebay. Its worth it.
>
> Good luck!
> Jason White
>
> On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 2:16 PM, Josh Koffman <joshybear@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I'm not looking to start a flame war about which compiler is better
> > here, so constructive comments only please!
> >
> > I have been working with PICs for a long time, but so far, only in
> > assembly. I would like to start using C, for a few reasons. I have
> > been emboldened by a few C courses I have taken, and I think I might
> > be able to actually do it. Plus it's the only way I'll be able to do
> > some of the more complex projects I'd like to see happen. In
> > particular, I'd like to use a DSP from Analog Devices in an upcoming
> > project, and I need to boot the DSP from the PIC. Trying to do that in
> > assembly would be extremely hard.
> >
> > I like that Microchip has been working to unify its compiler
> > offerings, and in an ideal world I'd like to stick with XC. It seems
> > like it should be one of the easiest to get support on. I generally
> > stick with 18F processors, so I'd be looking at XC8.
> >
> > What I would love to hear are experiences from others who have used
> > the "Free" versions of the XC compilers. I know that optimization
> > isn't stellar, and I accept that for a free product I'd have to take
> > some negatives. If I was really pressed, I could rationalize the
> > Standard version, but Pro is not feasible for my level. I know that I
> > can do a trial of Pro, but I'd like to avoid that if possible - what
> > would I do if I wanted to add a feature 6 months from now?
> >
> > So, if you've used XC Free, how did it go?
> >
> > Josh
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