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Version14(as of 8/18/2022)
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Linux
LicenseOpen Source
CategoryProgramming

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3.1 | 19 Votes

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Software Overview

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Apache NetBeans is an open-source IDE for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It provides developers with a variety of modules they can use to develop desktop, web, and mobile applications.

Primarily, developers use NetBeans to develop Java applications. NetBeans is written in Java, and it supports the latest Java SE, Java ME, web, and mobile technologies. However, developers can use NetBeans extensions to develop using other programming languages, such as HTML5 , C/C++ , and PHP .

NetBeans offers many features that help developers create applications more efficiently. Some of these include:

Developers can install NetBeans plug-ins that provide additional features, such as themes and support for additional programming languages. NetBeans users often share plug-ins via the NetBeans Plugin Portal.

Summary

Apache NetBeans is a robust IDE that is great for developing desktop, web, and mobile applications, especially apps written in Java. It can be customized to users' liking and is supported by an active development and user community. Those looking for a new Java IDE should certainly consider NetBeans, alongside mainstays like Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA.

Primary File Type

.JAVA Java Source Code File

Supported File Types

ExtensionFile Type
.JAVAJava Source Code File
.CC/C++ Source Code File
.FORMNetBeans Java GUI Designer Form
.FXMLFXML Source Code File
.GOGo Source Code File
.GROOVYGroovy Source Code File
.GVYGroovy Source Code File
.HTMLHypertext Markup Language File
.NBMNetBeans Module
.PHPPHP Source Code File
.TLDTag Library Descriptor File

Updated 8/18/2022

Rating3.1/5

19 votes

Primary File Type.JAVA

.JAVA Java Source Code File

Features

Supports the latest Java technologies and other programming languages, including HTML5, C/C++, and PHP
Provides a robust Java Editor, Maven support, and other helpful development tools
Community-created plug-ins can extend the IDE's functionality

Supported File Types

ExtensionType
.JAVAJava Source Code File
.CC/C++ Source Code File
.FORMNetBeans Java GUI Designer Form
.FXMLFXML Source Code File
.GOGo Source Code File
.GROOVYGroovy Source Code File
.GVYGroovy Source Code File
.HTMLHypertext Markup Language File
.NBMNetBeans Module
.PHPPHP Source Code File
.TLDTag Library Descriptor File