Thread: What is your favourite Java IDE?

Hello everyone.

I'm interested to know what is your favourite Java IDE and why?

I personally use Eclipse because in my line of work I code mostly console applications which do not need any kind of user GUI.
I also love the XML editing functionality which I need on a daily basis.


Here is a little bit of information on each IDE listed:

Eclipse - A very good, feature rich IDE. Supports plugins for added functionality.

Netbeans - Feature rich IDE with advanced GUI builder.

JBuilder - Nice IDE by Borland with built in Swing UI builder.

JCreator - A lightweight, fast IDE ideal for first time developers.

JDeveloper - Java IDE built by Oracle. Built in Oracle DB intergration.

Textpad - A step up from Notepad. Very lightweight with Syntax highlighting.

BlueJ - A nice, easy to use IDE for beginners.

IntelliJ -Intelligent Java IDE intensely focused on developer productivity that provides a robust combination of enhanced development tools.

Dr.Java - Lightweight IDE designed for students and beginners.

Javelin - Graphical IDE.

jEdit - A cross platform programmer's text editor written in Java that is customizable with plugins.

TJI - A lightweight IDE designed for teaching Java.

Nice thread Flash.

I too use Eclipse because I code mostly console applications but I also use Netbeans IDE for the easy creation of GUIs.
You can't beat the ease of Netbeans for creating user interfaces.

When I first started my SCJP we used JCreator which is a good lightweight IDE but doesn't have enough functionality for my liking.

Originally Posted by Freaky Chris

My favorite is NetBeans, for no reason other than the fact I've used it from day one.

I'm comfortable with it, so I don't see why I should change. Although I don't tend to use the GUI Creator, I prefer to write my own when I have to.

Chris

If thats the case then download Eclipse

NetBeans is my favourite java ide

Hello vajj and welcome to the forums

Jcreator is a Java IDE that most schools use to get you into Java because it is simple and lightweight.

I personally started out using Eclipse. I have used Jcreator before but once you use Eclipse, you'll never want to go back.

Please read through this Eclipse tutorial I wrote. It will show you how to dowload Eclipse and run your first Java application:

http://www.javaprogrammingforums.com...plication.html

My Favourite IDE is Netbeans

i'd say go straight for eclipse. It's got loads of features JCreater doesn't have, yet it's way easy to use and you don't need to use any of those advance features to write good console applications. Any version will do, but I like using the latest they have.

JCreator is only free if you get the LE version and use it for academic purposes. However, I would strongly recommend against using it because it has no debugger or code-completion, huge pluses when you're coding. If you want, go with the Pro version (which costs money ), or try NetBeans/Eclipse which are both full-fledge IDE's and are completely free. Personally I prefer Eclipse, but both IDE's are very good and as far as I can tell you won't suffer any ill effects if you choose one IDE over the other (as stated in several places, but one more time wouldn't hurt).

Netbeans is my favourite IDE