The IDEs below will be used throughout the year to write, edit and compile Java source code as well as to interpret, and execute Java byte code. The primary IDE that we will use throughout this course is called Apache Netbeans. We will also use BlueJ, an interesting and easy-to-use IDE that has a simple interface which employs UML diagrams to show connectivity between classes and objects. Please use the links below to install each of these IDEs on your home computer. You can install either of them on a computer that runs Mac OS X , many of the various versions of Windows, or the most recent versions of the Linux operating system. There are many other IDEs that we will also take a look at throughout the school year such as Eclipse. Each IDE has its own relative strengths and weaknesses.
Netbeans
After clicking on the link below, you will be taken to the Apache Netbeans website that contains download links for both Apache Netbeans 9.0 as well as the JDK (Java Development Kit) and JRE (Java Runtime Environment). We will be using MacBooks in class. However, you may have a PC at home that runs Windows or Linux.
BlueJ
After clicking on the link below, you will be taken to a web page that contains the BlueJ download links. Click on the appropriate link for your operating system to begin your download. We will be using MacBooks in class. However, you may have a PC at home that runs Windows or Linux.