<div>
&gt; The GUI is more intuitive in NB too IMO<br />
&nbsp;<br />
I have used Netbeans too. Its UI is copy from eclipse/Idea
</div>


> The GUI is more intuitive in NB too IMO
 
I have used Netbeans too. Its UI is copy from eclipse/Idea

<div>
&gt;&gt;Its UI is copy from eclipse/Idea<br />
<br />
If that's the case, fortunately they seem to have just copied the good bits ;-)
</div>


>>Its UI is copy from eclipse/Idea

If that's the case, fortunately they seem to have just copied the good bits ;-)

<div>
another vote for eclipse, better and more powerful than netbeans
</div>


another vote for eclipse, better and more powerful than netbeans

<div>
I also have downloaded Eclipse, whilst still making my first couple of begginner classes. It does(Eclipse) appear neater in a way. 
</div>


I also have downloaded Eclipse, whilst still making my first couple of begginner classes. It does(Eclipse) appear neater in a way.

<div>
<div class="content wysiwyg-content">
I have started java using NetBeans. I see that a lot of people are recommending Eclipse. Could I have an Expert opinion on the support base comparison and why you might choose one over another.<br />
<br />
Thanks.
</div>
</div>


I have started java using NetBeans. I see that a lot of people are recommending Eclipse. Could I have an Expert opinion on the support base comparison and why you might choose one over another.

Thanks.

NetBeans or Eclipse

Development in most programming languages is frequently done with an editor or integrated development environment (IDE). An IDE is a software application that provide comprehensive facilities to computer programmers for software development. An IDE normally consists of a source code editor, build automation tools and a debugger. XCode, Visual Studio, Adobe Dreamweaver and Eclipse are some of the more popular development tools, but an editor or IDE can be anything from simple text editors to sophisticated programs. Related topics: All programming and development language, database and web based content management systems topics

Editors IDEs

Java is a platform-independent, object-oriented programming language and run-time environment, designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible such that developers can write one set of code across all platforms using libraries. Most devices will not run Java natively, and require a run-time component to be installed in order to execute a Java program.