Best java editor software for beginners?

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hi,

basically i want to know which is the best java software to use for creating and editing Java SE

by the way, im a beginner at this so, i want to know from 'experience' which is the best java editor that will suit me.

in uni, i used TextPad, but apparently there are errors in that software (that randomly creates unknown characters) and causes more errors the more you'd compile it. therefore i dont wanna mess with it while completing assignments.

ive randomly tried netbeans, which was a waste of time because i cannot run java files unless they are created in a project/project forlder or whatever.

also looked at that sticky on OC forums. but have no clue which are better =/

any help?

thanks..
 
Eclipse creates projects too. It's possible to edit files outside of projects, but not worth using Eclipse for it. Use Notepad++.

Using an IDE such as Eclipse will have a bit of a learning curve. Only because of the way Java projects need to be handled (classpath/buildpath/environment variables etc. etc.) but Eclipse has it nailed imo. :)
 
Dj_Jestar said:
Eclipse creates projects too. It's possible to edit files outside of projects, but not worth using Eclipse for it. Use Notepad++.

Using an IDE such as Eclipse will have a bit of a learning curve. Only because of the way Java projects need to be handled (classpath/buildpath/environment variables etc. etc.) but Eclipse has it nailed imo. :)
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eclispe eh?

k il try that out.

Notepad++ cant run java files. or can it?
from what i know, i could display the code. but don't know if it could compile and run it.
ive look around on Notepad++. theres no option for compiling
 
Notepad++ can only edit, it does not have a compiler - at least not unless a plugin exists.

Eclipse is definately the best way forward though, it has all the editing, debugging and compiling functionality you need.
 
Netbeans

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

There is a bundle of netbeans with the latest JDK.

ive randomly tried netbeans, which was a waste of time because i cannot run java files unless they are created in a project/project forlder or whatever.

Packages are also a key concept in Java, use them :-p

You can open separate class files by going File --> open file
to run the file you will have to put in the Main code.

I don't think your issue is what IDE to use, its more do you fully understand the importance of packages.
 
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Another thumbs up for Eclipse.

If your just starting out I can highly recommend the Standford school of enginnering lectures.

Each lecture us broken down into segments, each with its own handouts and with actual lecture videos. Just check out Mehran Sahami with his sweet rewards.

Also all the assignments are downloadable including eclipse packaged nicely.

http://see.stanford.edu/see/lecturelist.aspx?coll=824a47e1-135f-4508-a5aa-866adcae1111

Worked for me.
 
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