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Learn about various Java development environments, including free and paid options, and which operating systems they work on. Discover tools like Xcode for Mac, JCreator for Windows, NetBeans, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, and JBuilder for enterprise-level projects.
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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
Eclipse Overview Next….