Best Java IDE

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ss1

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Hey guys,

Do you know which is the best Java IDE proggie to use. So far I've been using a Text Editor called EditPlus to do all my Java code, but is there any better programs out there for Java development?


cheers,


ss1.
 
Believe it or not, even though most of my projects exceeds 600 lines of code, I still use the old trusty note pad to program all of'em =P.
 
Well I kinda enjoy writing code in a program with syntax colouring and the abilty to compile and execute code within the program itself ;).


ss1.
 
I use TextPad. It provides just enough functionality (like coloring) without being some big, bloated, annoying IDE.
 
I have to use Symantec Visual Cafe in college, but that one sucks. It's very buggy and hangs often.

I'd recommend Borland JBuilder 6
 
JasonQG said:
I use TextPad. It provides just enough functionality (like coloring) without being some big, bloated, annoying IDE.
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The most annoying thing was that some kid had a copy of CodeWarrior on their computer and they were able to build themselves a Swing interface in a matter of seconds. I found that annoying because it takes me an hour or so to manually type out the same Swing interface in a Text Editor. But I guess I learn somthing from doing it the hard way rather than the easy way :).



ss1.
 
Joe for Linux, of course :)
I used to like the Borland JBuilder. It's free, but it requires a quite powerful machine (it's written in java).
 
Textpad rules; I configured it the way it calls java compiler when ctrl+1 is pressed. Amazing the time you can save using that shortcut in addition of having colors and stuff there.
But for all potential users, you wanna make sure you save your blank paper before coding anything, to have the syntax color displayed whenever you type a reserved code.
Like save whatever.java then start coding =P
 
if you are on linux , nedit is good or kdevelop (use it like a notepad for the color and compile in console). For windows i like jbuilder (need a fast cpu like someone saids before)
 
Ever since i started using Multi-Edit i made it do any language i program. It's not that huge and highly programmable.
 
Pretty old thread... but my favorite text editior (after vi :) ) is jEdit which you can download at jedit.org. Plugins are availble that allow you to use it as an IDE for easy compiling, debugging, etc.
 
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