Though Java application can be created by writing codes in Notepad or any other text editor and compiling it using command-line(shell) or a compiler, but the best and time-saving method is to use an IDE(Integrated Development Environment) like Netbeans IDE, Eclipse IDE, etc. Wait, What's an IDE now? An IDE is a tool/software which is used to create application using a programming language easily and in a short period.
Now, lets come to our original topic i.e., Getting Started with Netbeans IDE.
I assume that you have Netbeans IDE installed on your system(s). If not , Download it from NetBeans Official Website and install it.
Step 1. Launch Netbeans IDE. You will observe a splash screen as below (I have Netbeans 7.0.1) :-
I assume that you have Netbeans IDE installed on your system(s). If not , Download it from NetBeans Official Website and install it.
Step 1. Launch Netbeans IDE. You will observe a splash screen as below (I have Netbeans 7.0.1) :-
Step 2. Click on New Project
icon to create a new project. Now a dialog box will appear, Select
icon to create a new project. Now a dialog box will appear, Select
Java under Category tab. And then Choose Java Application option under Project tab and
Click Next Button.
Step 3. Now, in Project Name , enter your desired application name. Set Project Location and click
Finish Button.
Step 4. Now use Pallete window to create swing components by drag n drop according to your GUI
design and start programming.
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