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What's the best Java tools

Hi!,

My company is looking to move into the Java arena, but like most new environments we have no clear idea as to what are the best tools to use and books to buy to learn the language.

We all have C, C++ and MFC knowledge and have used IDEs in some shape or form.

Any personal experiences, references or articles would be much appreciated.

Ovi

Borland JBuilder is the best one you get on the market this days.
Others :
JDeveloper from Oracle
ForteIDE from SUN
VisualJ
Kawa from Allaire

mohan_sekar

Tools available for Java

IBM VisualAge
JCreator
Visual Cafe

As Ovi said, JBuilder is the best one.

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Mick Barry

Have heard some good things about this one though:
http://www.intellij.com/

carlpaddick

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Well I wish I could split the points between you guys because all of your answers have been really helpful. Objects, I award the points to your useful reference.

But can someone also give me a good list of books that teach Java well or recommend some good titles.

Thanks.

Mick Barry

Thanks for the points.

Not too sure on books, but Sun's Java Tutorial is a pretty good reference while you're learning. I have previously heard that the following is a good book:
Teach Yourself Java in 21 Days
by Laura Lemay and Charles L. Perkins

But if you know C++ then it's not too big a step to Java.

Best of luck :)

carlpaddick

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Cheers objects and you're welcome for the points.

Best of luck yourself mate.