There is a noticeable difference on how long it takes for a sketch for the ESP-32 to compile when using a Windows based system, versus using a Linux based system. Depending on the sketch, this difference can be up to 10 times, which could frustrate developers. The suggestions online point to anti virus as the cause, with disabling the anti virus or adding exceptions as the workaround. Others recommend using Visual Studio instead of the Arduino IDE. This post will … Continue reading Slow Arduino IDE with ESP-32 Devices