1. Java Development EnvironmentBy
Rajanikanth B

2. Choosing Java Development Environment
Create source code
We can use any text editor like notepad, Edit+,…..
Many java integrated development environments also available
Which Operating System?
Some only work on Mac
Some only work on Windows
Many are cross-platform (work on any OS)
Free or Paid?
Some of the development environments are free in the market
Paid options can include advanced features

3. Only on Mac OS Xcode BBEdit and TextWrangler Free from Mac App Store
Best for small scale projects
BBEdit and TextWrangler
Syntax coloring, function scanning
Not a Java specialist IDE
Requires paid license, TextWrangler is free

4. Only on Windows OS JCreator TextPad
Free (JCreator LE) and paid (JCreator Pro)
Similar interface to the TextPad
Light-weight, Fast startup…
TextPad
Shareware
Best for small scale projrcts

5. Free Cross-Platform Java IDE’s
NetBeans
Created by Sun Microsystems
Also supports C, C++, PHP
Eclipse
Open source and free
Android developer tools also built for Eclipse

6. Free Cross-Platform Java IDE’s with Paid License
IntelliJ Idea
Community (free) and Ultimate (paid) editions
Has its own support for Android development
JBuilder
Originally created by Borland
Designed for Enterprise-level development

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