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> I don't know, I think VS express is one of few batteries-included dev experiences. [...] , having to configure an editor to use a compiler (downloaded separat
by eitland 12y ago
> I don't know, I think VS express is one of few batteries-included dev experiences. [...] , having to configure an editor to use a compiler (downloaded separately) is a huge turnoff.
You can download Java + Netbeans here: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-netbeans-jsp-142931.html http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk-...
Comes with integrated Maven dependency management, decent refactoring, JUnit etc ootb. Other additions available through built in package manager.
- alkonaut 12y agoYep, there are a few others. Netbeans is clearly high on the list of those that tick all the boxes and is still free. It still doesn't come close to the most expensive versions of VS (with ReSharper), and IntelliJ, but those don't compete in the free tier.
- edwinnathaniel 12y agoEclipse and its plugins beat the most expensive version of VS.Net