Perhaps "magical" = increased complexity, like you can't just build a standalone source file. You have to setup a project first, configure the required build XML, add your code files to that project, etc etc then finally compile it.
with editors like vim/emacs, it's much simpler, like typing `vim test.c` and `gcc test.c -o test`. OK it's simpler, assuming you already have the toolchain installed properly. In general it's true, a few lines of apt-get/homebrew/etc get the job done.
BTW, I have nothing against IDE. As a Android developer, I won't ditch Android Studio for any editor. But for quickly navigating or building non Java codes, I'm happy with vim + Makefile/scons/etc. Or VSCode, if I'm not in the mood of running full featured IDE.
with editors like vim/emacs, it's much simpler, like typing `vim test.c` and `gcc test.c -o test`. OK it's simpler, assuming you already have the toolchain installed properly. In general it's true, a few lines of apt-get/homebrew/etc get the job done.
BTW, I have nothing against IDE. As a Android developer, I won't ditch Android Studio for any editor. But for quickly navigating or building non Java codes, I'm happy with vim + Makefile/scons/etc. Or VSCode, if I'm not in the mood of running full featured IDE.