Java: IDE Overview (2016)

3h 18mIntermediate2016-06-20

Authors

Peggy Fisher

Programmer, Content Manager at LinkedIn Learning

Course details

If you want to develop applications with Java, you need a powerful IDE. IDEs or integrated development environments help you streamline the time spent on programming and reduce the amount of bugs in your code. This course provides an overview of today's most popular IDEs, including NetBeans, IntelliJ, BlueJ, Eclipse, and JDeveloper. Peggy Fisher discusses the pros, cons, and costs of each option, as well as installation tips and time-saving shortcuts. In each environment, she walks through the workflow for creating and debugging a simple Java program. Challenges along the way allow you to practice with each IDE, using all the features discussed in the course.

Learning objectives
What is an IDE?
Viewing and organizing files in an IDE
Downloading and installing different IDEs
Coding with shortcuts and autocompletion
Using templates
Finding and referencing files
Debugging Java code in an IDE

Skills covered

GreenfootJCreatorXinox SoftwareJEditJDeveloperIntelliJ IDEANetBeansJetBrainsEclipseApacheJavaProgramming FoundationsOracleSoftware Development ToolsProgramming LanguagesOpen SourceSoftware DevelopmentDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What you should know before watching
03 - How to use the exercise files
04 - Challenges explained

1. A Quick Review of IDE Basics

05 - What is an IDE
06 - How to find your system information
07 - Are IDEs OS dependent
08 - Popular IDEs
09 - File organization review

2. NetBeans IDE

10 - Download and install
11 - Menu navigation
12 - Shortcuts
13 - Creating your first program and templates
14 - Debugging
15 - Where does the IDE store your files
16 - Challenge
17 - Solution

3. IntelliJ

18 - Download and install
19 - Menu navigation
20 - Shortcuts
21 - Creating your first program and templates
22 - Debugging
23 - Where does the IDE store your files
24 - Challenge
25 - Solution

4. BlueJ

26 - Download and install
27 - Menu navigation
28 - Using the code pad
29 - Creating your first program and templates
30 - Debugging
31 - Where does the IDE store your files
32 - Challenge
33 - Solution

5. Eclipse

34 - Download and install
35 - Menu navigation
36 - Shortcuts
37 - Creating your first program and templates
38 - Debugging
39 - Where does the IDE store your files
40 - Challenge
41 - Solution

6. JDeveloper

42 - Download and install
43 - Menu navigation
44 - Shortcuts
45 - Creating your first program and templates
46 - Debugging
47 - Where does the IDE store your files
48 - Challenge
49 - Solution

Conclusion

50 - Next steps