URGENT NEW TO JAVA
Hi new to Java and using the new J2SE
What is the best free developer software environment for developing java software besides using notepad and command line compiling
thanks in advance
What is the best free developer software environment for developing java software besides using notepad and command line compiling
thanks in advance
CEHJ
Start with a text editor and move on to Eclipse after some months
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"If you are new to Java programming, you are probably starting by using notepad. When you want to compile and run a program, you need to open a DOS window and type javac MyProgram.java and java MyProgram. Also, what you type is what you get: notepad does not help you any way with Java syntax or design. This is fine if you are just starting, and even experts sometimes use command-line Java options. However, a good Java-savvy editor or Integrated Development Environment (IDE) will make the job of creating Java code a lot easier.
* Editors. Editors are simpler: they generally highlight the Java syntax, indent for you, balance your parentheses and braces, and let you compile from within the editor. But that's about it: they don't write code, integrate tightly with the compiler or app server, or have graphical Java development tools.
* IDEs. IDEs are more complex: most of them have visual Java development tools, tight integration with the compiler or application server, and may include tools for debugging, refactoring, version control, and so forth. "
Taken from
http://www.apl.jhu.edu/~hall/java/IDEs.html,
where you can also find a list of editors and IDEs.
Best regards,
valipotor
* Editors. Editors are simpler: they generally highlight the Java syntax, indent for you, balance your parentheses and braces, and let you compile from within the editor. But that's about it: they don't write code, integrate tightly with the compiler or app server, or have graphical Java development tools.
* IDEs. IDEs are more complex: most of them have visual Java development tools, tight integration with the compiler or application server, and may include tools for debugging, refactoring, version control, and so forth. "
Taken from
http://www.apl.jhu.edu/~hall/java/IDEs.html,
where you can also find a list of editors and IDEs.
Best regards,
valipotor
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Using an IDE of any kind will give you a double learning curve and may hide/exacerbate certain complexities, either of which is not good for one learning Java
Yes the best suggestion for a beginner was ignored.
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yes sorry guys was difficult to know how to award points on this i accept the double learning curve theory but as ive been developing in .net for years i decided to jump in with an ide, call me stupid or whatever but i like making my life hard. :-)