Oracle announces opensource NetBeans IDE

CALIFORNIA, USA: Oracle has announced a major new version of the NetBeans integrated development environment (IDE), NetBeans IDE 7.0.

Update version allow developers to take advantage of latest developments in Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE), NetBeans IDE 7.0 introduces language support for the upcoming JDK 7 release, currently available as a Developer Preview said a company release.

The release also delivers enhanced integration with Oracle WebLogic Server 11g and support for Oracle Database, GlassFish Server Open Source Edition 3.1, and Oracle GlassFish Server 3.1.

"Oracle continues to enhance the NetBeans platform, providing developers with a feature-rich, open-source IDE for the creation of Java-based mobile, Web and desktop applications,” said Ted Farrell, chief architect and senior vice president, Tools and Middleware, Oracle.

He added, “NetBeans IDE 7.0 is the industry’s first IDE to support the upcoming JDK 7 release enabling developers to take advantage of the latest developments in Java and to deliver higher quality applications, faster and easier.”

NetBeans IDE 7.0 is currently the only open source IDE available to provide support for the JDK 7 Developer Preview.

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The latest version of the NetBeans IDE provides enhanced support across key technologies and programming languages, including:

Java SE:

* New Java language support enhancements for the upcoming JDK 7 release, currently available as a Developer Preview
* Editor enhancements including code completion and hints
* Maven 3 support
* JUnit 4.8.2 integration and additional JUnit improvements
* Remote HTTP URLs supported for Javadoc in libraries and Java platforms, providing support for “remotely hosted” javadoc
* Improved visual customizer for GridBagLayout

Oracle WebLogic Server:
* Streamlined and faster deployment to Oracle WebLogic Server 11g
* New server runtime node displaying deployed applications and resources
* JavaServer Faces integration with server libraries

Streamlined Web Development:
* HTML5 editing support is now available in the HTML editor
* Improved HTML code validation

GlassFish 3.1:
* Domain restart and log viewer for remote GlassFish Server instances
* Ability to enable and disable deployed applications

Oracle Database:
* Editing and deployment of stored procedures
* Simplified connection wizard
* Guided installation to JDBC driver