Development tools for microcontrollers include text editors, assemblers, compilers, simulators, debuggers, linkers, and integrated development environments (IDEs). Text editors allow creating and editing programs and files. Assemblers generate executable code from assembly language programs. Compilers perform the same function for high-level languages like C, which are easier for developing complex programs. Simulators run programs on PCs without hardware. Debuggers help eliminate bugs by pinpointing error locations. Linkers combine separate code modules into a single executable. IDEs integrate necessary tools like editors, compilers and debuggers into a single package.