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Learn about various Java development environments, free and paid options, OS compatibility, and features such as syntax coloring and cross-platform capabilities. Explore IDEs like Xcode, BBEdit, JCreator, NetBeans, and IntelliJ Idea.
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Java Development Environment By Rajanikanth B www.btechsmartclass.com
Choosing Java Development Environment Create source code • We can use any text editor like notepad, Edit+,….. • Many java integrated development environments also available Which Operating System? • Some only work on Mac • Some only work on Windows • Many are cross-platform (work on any OS) Free or Paid? • Some of the development environments are free in the market • Paid options can include advanced features
Only on Mac OS Xcode • Free from Mac App Store • Best for small scale projects BBEdit and TextWrangler • Syntax coloring, function scanning • Not a Java specialist IDE • Requires paid license, TextWrangler is free • www.barebones.com
Only on Windows OS JCreator • Free (JCreator LE) and paid (JCreator Pro) • Similar interface to the TextPad • Light-weight, Fast startup… • www.jcreator.com TextPad • Shareware • Best for small scale projrcts • www.textpad.com
Free Cross-Platform Java IDE’s NetBeans • Created by Sun Microsystems • Also supports C, C++, PHP • www.netbeans.org Eclipse • Open source and free • Android developer tools also built for Eclipse • www.eclipse.org
Free Cross-Platform Java IDE’s with Paid License IntelliJ Idea • Community (free) and Ultimate (paid) editions • Has its own support for Android development • www.jetbrains.com/idea/ JBuilder • Originally created by Borland • Designed for Enterprise-level development • www.embarcadero.com/products/jbuilder
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