What is a good Java editor, such as Blue J?

Question

I'm not sure of the professional name. I'm taking a AP computer Science class and they linked me to a program called Blue J. They said I could use whatever I want though. I'm sure there is a better program out there somewhere, but I don't know where to begin.

Answer 1

How about eclipse? That's a good one I think.

Answer 2

Get NetBeans 6.5 bundle download with JavaSE1.6. Get that going, then download the JavaDocs for SE. Fire up NetBeans and link the JavaDocs. Then, do "HelloWorld with NetBeans" tutorial at Sun. Linking the javaDocs will reference all the API methods available in Java at your fingertips.



If you MUST have BlueJ, NetBeans has a plug-in. But NetBeans has allowed me to use textbook examples, something other IDE won't do -- the others have mysterious code you can't modify in order for the project to work.

Answer 3

Netbeans is pretty good



They give you a free CD of NetBeans via mail

All you have to do is register

Answer 4

eclipse and netbeans are both very nice and free.