Best program for Java Development?

[krwell]

Hey guys I want to do some java web based interfacing with databases. Whats the best program to use to aid in the development of code?

 

[Kinesis]

Yeah I am also interested. Right now I am using Microsoft J++, but mostly using Notepad and SDK1.2.2/JWS 2.0

Later

 

[bo_bear]

Be more specific, which Java you want to do: JSP, Java Servlet, plain Java and JDBC?

 

[krwell]

I want to do a web application using JSP, beans, and servlets.

 

[Chad]

If you want a RAD tool, JDesigner Pro is pretty dang good (www.bulletproof.com). JBuilder is really nice also (www.borland.com). But if your a hardcore coder, nothing beats TextPad (www.textpad.com).

 

[bo_bear]

Most of the RAD tools cost quite a lot. The nicest one would be Allaire JRun in my opinion, although I doubt you would want to buy it. 🙂

Like Chad said, if you are a hardcore coder, nothing beats those generic Programming editor. You can download the syntax file for JSP, , Java Servlet and Java so that it does syntax highlighting. I personally like UltraEdit and EditPlus.

 

[pgebhard]

I think you would really like FORTE. I think it is released by Sun for free...yep it is

http://www.sun.com/forte/ffj/