Hello everyone.

I'm interested to know what is your favourite Java IDE and why?

I personally use Eclipse because in my line of work I code mostly console applications which do not need any kind of user GUI.
I also love the XML editing functionality which I need on a daily basis.


Here is a little bit of information on each IDE listed:

Eclipse - A very good, feature rich IDE. Supports plugins for added functionality.

Netbeans - Feature rich IDE with advanced GUI builder.

JBuilder - Nice IDE by Borland with built in Swing UI builder.

JCreator - A lightweight, fast IDE ideal for first time developers.

JDeveloper - Java IDE built by Oracle. Built in Oracle DB intergration.

Textpad - A step up from Notepad. Very lightweight with Syntax highlighting.

BlueJ - A nice, easy to use IDE for beginners.

IntelliJ -Intelligent Java IDE intensely focused on developer productivity that provides a robust combination of enhanced development tools.

Dr.Java - Lightweight IDE designed for students and beginners.

Javelin - Graphical IDE.

jEdit - A cross platform programmer's text editor written in Java that is customizable with plugins.

TJI - A lightweight IDE designed for teaching Java.

Nice thread Flash.

I too use Eclipse because I code mostly console applications but I also use Netbeans IDE for the easy creation of GUIs.
You can't beat the ease of Netbeans for creating user interfaces.

When I first started my SCJP we used JCreator which is a good lightweight IDE but doesn't have enough functionality for my liking.

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Yes man, I am happy with eclipse in most case. But some time I have play with netbean because
It is easily to install plugins & itself is mostly complete to many case.
In Eclipse U need to compatible with plugins & ur eclipse version.

So why do I more prefer eclipse?

I am happy to customize myself with each plugins in eclipse.

For Beginner, I suggest Use JCreator or BlueJ.

NetBeans is my favourite IDE, easy to install plugins and excellent gui

My favorite is NetBeans, for no reason other than the fact I've used it from day one.

I'm comfortable with it, so I don't see why I should change. Although I don't tend to use the GUI Creator, I prefer to write my own when I have to.

Chris

If thats the case then download Eclipse

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Well, since Eclipse doesn't require intallation i've been able to get it running off my flash, I just need to ensure I can in college then i'll be set for messing around whilst at college

So thats a thumbs up for Eclipse.

Chris

I prefer Eclipse, simply becuase it's my first Java IDE. I've tried NetBeans once in a computer lab, but I find Eclipse's interface much more intuitive.

NetBeans is my favourite java ide

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paruchuri

hi guys , im a beginner in JAVA.just wanna ask, which IDE would you prefer for me?
im starting with console Applications.
Eclipse? or Jcreator?
and what version am i going to use?