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"I want to be able to compile things from the command-line first and use the IDE to edit the code."

You want a text editor, not an IDE.

Not true. I want still want the IDE compile, type check, and add type-safe completions (When using statically typed languages). I want the IDE to assist me in writing the code. I want my IDE to launch/attach to processes for debugging. Generally, I want the IDE to produce binaries yes, but mostly for my own consumption.

I want to be able to access the compiler external from the IDE so I can automate builds/deployments easily.

Now I want both types of builds to happen in as close to the same manner as possible so they're consistent, but both are important.

msbuild <solution-path>

I get compile, type check, and add type-safe completions with emacs writing Haskell through haskell-mode, auto-complete, and flycheck.

There is certainly a debate on where a text-editor ends and IDE begins. I think we can all agree we'd rather not use notepad or pico for most things.

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