Java Tools is a lightweight IDE for creating, compiling, executing, and debugging Java applications and applets. It includes point and click access to the Java commands, documents, directories, and files. It also includes a built-in text editor and user interface for the Java debugger. It makes learning and using Java easier. It's for the new Java user who needs help getting started, as well as the more experienced Java user who wants easy access to the Java commands and a text editor.
| Tags | Text Editors Integrated Development Environments (IDE) |
|---|---|
| Licenses | GPL |
| Operating Systems | OS Independent |
| Implementation | Java |
Recent releases


Release Notes: Support for Mac OS was improved.


Release Notes: The editor has been updated.


Release Notes: Support for Linux and Mac OS has been improved.


Release Notes: The GUI menu item has been added to the Create Java File menu, and tabs have been added to Edit for editing multiple files in the same window.


Release Notes: Viewing image files and playing sound files were added. Move, copy, and import were updated.