Java Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting Started with
NetBeans
In this chapter, we will cover how to get started with NetBeans, topics covered in
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Introduction
Downloading NetBeans
Installing NetBeans
Starting NetBeans for the first time
Configuring NetBeans for Java EE development
Deploying our first application
NetBeans tips for effective development
Introduction
NetBeans is an
Integrated Development Environment
(
IDE
) and platform.
Although initially the NetBeans IDE could only be used to develop Java applications,
as of version 6 NetBeans supports several programming languages, either by
built-in support or by installing additional plugins. Programming languages
natively supported by NetBeans include Java, C, C++, Ruby, PHP, and Groovy.
Developers can use NetBeans' API's to create both NetBeans plugins and standalone
applications, taking advantage of NetBeans as a platform.
