Apache NetBeans

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Open-source IDE that provides smart code editors & templates

About Apache NetBeans

Apache NetBeans is an open-source IDE that provides code editors, wizards, and templates. It can help developers create apps in Java, PHP, and other languages. Apache NetBeans can be installed on Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, and BSD operating systems.

The IDE’s Java Editor tool provides smart code assistance, customization options, and navigation capabilities. To maximize productivity, developers can utilize a wide range of useful tools and features including smart code completion, code templates, semantic coloring and highlights, import management, and much more.


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4.3 /5
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Value for Money
4.5/5
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Ease of Use
4.2/5
Customer Support
3.9/5

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Bishal
Bishal
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Very good IDE for Java

Reviewed on 19/12/2023

Pros

I loved its smart code completion features and suggestion features of classes, methods and variables in Java. Its Gui builder is also very good and easy to use. Its built-in debugger was also good and was really useful for me.

Cons

I think it is taking too many resources and feels laggy sometimes when running heavy projects. Using it feels heavy than using other lighter IDE.

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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Coding Discoveries: My Apache NetBeans Experience

Reviewed on 18/09/2023

In my experience with Apache NetBeans, I have developed school projects such as calculators and...

In my experience with Apache NetBeans, I have developed school projects such as calculators and programs using data structures like stacks and queues. The most challenging aspect was when I attempted to connect Arduino with Apache NetBeans, as it posed some complications. However, I believe it has been a valuable environment for my educational projects.

Pros

Despite its versatility, NetBeans offers an intuitive interface, making it accessible for students and learners.

Cons

While Apache NetBeans is a powerful IDE, it may have resource and compatibility limitations, a learning curve for beginners, and occasional stability issues

Samuel Isaí
Samuel Isaí
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

It has potencial, but it is still in the past

Reviewed on 26/08/2023

I have used this IDE to teach others to use java, most of the time works well and it´s easy to get...

I have used this IDE to teach others to use java, most of the time works well and it´s easy to get started as developer by using Netbeans, but there are bugs that don´t make this IDE ideal for anybody or reliable to work with

Pros

IDE size it´s okay and it does not take many resorces of my computer, it has the same tools that many others Java IDE´s have but free, also this would be a good IDE to start learning java

Cons

so, there are errors that don´t happen in other IDE with the same code, GUI needs to be reimagined

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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

A good IDE for all

Reviewed on 29/05/2023

We build Enterprise level application with Netbeans and so far our experience with Netbeans is...

We build Enterprise level application with Netbeans and so far our experience with Netbeans is awesome.

Pros

It is freely available, easy to develop an application, providing development environment for desktop and server applications. It can also be integrated with other plugins such as Apache Maven.

Cons

Sometimes it takes longer to load compared to other IDEs.

Serhat
Serhat
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  • Industry: Banking
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Developer Friendly

Reviewed on 25/08/2023

I have developed many web and desktop applications for payment systems.

I have developed many web and desktop applications for payment systems.

Pros

As in every IDE, it has auto-completion, error detection and correction features. But the important features for me are the quick and easy interface design, the drag-and-drop feature, and the rapid design of visual interfaces. At the same time, NetBeans has made my compiling, merging, packaging, and distribution of code very easy and has provided many integrated tools for this.

Cons

It more than met my expectation. I like using it. I love every feature of it.

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  • Pricing model: Free Version
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Apache NetBeans is free and open-source.

Apache NetBeans has the following typical customers:

Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

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