what is the best Java IDE?
JAVA IDE's are way too over complicated for someone learning java basically all i need is a notepad that can compile my code. (No fancy stuff like indents and color coding. I hate that stuff) atm im just using JDK 6.
2007-03-02 11:53:15 · 5 answers · asked by glen_r07 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
I'd recommend not using an IDE at all when learning, and work with raw code.
My editor of choice is jEdit - it's quite customisable and has a great plugin system. I'd also suggest learning how to use indenting, as it makes it easier to track down bugs and follow program flow. If you really hate indents and code colours, you could just configure them away.
I'd recommend at the minimum, installing the BufferTabs plugin, and any of the Java-Centric ones that look useful.
2007-03-02 12:01:08 · answer #1 · answered by kirun 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
certain they're very functional. you merely might want to write your code then press a button and your software runs if there are not any mistakes. via creating use of an ide, your artwork will change into extra efficient and also you'll waste a lot less time. I truly advise utilising an IDE. Eclipse is a fantastic one for java. Netbeans will be utilized for a great number of programming languages. And often times netbeans is demanding to setup. so that you need to bypass for eclipse.
2016-11-27 01:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to just use a plain text editor. Many beginners (and not in just Java) are too used to the magic of IDEs. When asked about some rather basic things, they stumble and give a blank look.
Example: classpath issues. Nice when you have an IDE to help resolve them, but too many beginners never bother or end up not learning about it, and get stuck later on.
Just in case you are the type who doesn't Google:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_text_editors for a list.
Also take a look at Dr. Java. http://drjava.org/ You might like its simplicity.
EDIT: Yes, Jedit is also very nice. I keep it around for a plain text editor, in addition to Vim.
2007-03-02 12:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by csanon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first IDE I actually used was Borland's JBuilder, which at the time was free---not sure if it still is. But since, I've used Eclipse and really prefer that IDE, even though I once vowed that I would only use the notepad and had no need for fancy IDE's...when you are working on big projects, it really does save time.
2007-03-04 13:12:42 · answer #4 · answered by AL L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive used both Eclipse and NetBeans. They both do basically the same things. Its harder to figure out how to set some things up in Eclipse at first (at least in my opinion). But I like some of the extra functionality Eclipse provides.
Either one should work though.
2007-03-02 15:08:17 · answer #5 · answered by rsmith985 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋