Ummmm... I'm kinda new here. What IDEs do you usually use? What are their features?
So far, I've tried:
BlueJ - Hmmmmm... this is good for teaching the principles of Object-Oriented Programming
JCreator LE - Light-weight and simple. (but no IntelliSense)
Netbeans - Medium-weight, this is my default
Java Studio Enterprise - Heavy-weight, it's giving me a hard time using it...
Things that I haven't tried yet:
Java Studio Creator
Eclipse
I preffer Netbeans over the others. I used to be a Eclipse geek but i switched after seeing the advancements that has been happening to Netbeans in recent months(I perconally love the Web add-in). I started with BlueJ back in college and i agree, its more for teaching than for actual enterprise development.
Wow! I haven't tried Eclipse and Java Studio Creator yet, maybe if I have time I give it a shot...
(Grabeh, dinudugo ako mag-english)
Netbeans is fine, I'm using it in my work right now. But if you really want to penetrate the Java market, you NEED to learn Eclipse. If it's just for learning Java though, you could you Eclipse.
My attitude though is as much as possible... Be able to hit two birds with one stone. You can learn Eclipse and Java at the same time! ;)
Convert limitations to great expectations... You are the creative force of your life...
Okok, I'll try it if I have time..
And be sure to have a cup of Java with you! Enjoy bro! ;)