A good Java IDE?

Are there any good and easy to work with Java IDE's? I'm starting to learn Java, (first time with Java but I know other languages pretty well), but I tried using the command prompt but it wouldn't compile and I'd get a bunch of errors. So, I'm looking for an IDE such as Dev-C++ for C++, are there any for Java and what are they?

A good Java IDE?
If you're starting to learn java, you might want to consider JCreator, the buttons and everything are quite intuitively designed. As for eclipse or netbeans, they are perhaps more for advanced java programming where you want to implement web applications.
Reply:Another way to go is to use Textpad. Once you get it set up, it becomes very easy to use, and it generally installs with a link to your compiler.





The link below comes from a college course on Java, and gives a how-to guide on installing Java, textpad, an ide, and other topics. You may be interested in looking through this, as it can be guaranteed that you will be working with Java from the cmd prompt, an ide, and a text editor by the time you're done.





Good Luck!


-Andy
Reply:eclipe you have to pay for that


blue j - bluej.org - just to get 2 grips with the langauge


but the best opensource 1 NEBEANS
Reply:I hear that eclipse is very good, however I personally prefer a free program called PSPad. Search for it, as am not sure of a specific URL.
Reply:Eclipse or NetBeans
Reply:Personally, I would suggest either Borland's JBuilder, or Netbeans. Borland has a free version of JBuilder that is very nice to develop in. Netbeans is also very good. I have heard some good things about Eclipse also. When I was in school pusuing my CIS degree, the prof I had (who had 35+ yrs of programming exp.) suggested we use JBuilder, so I figured if anyone would know which one was best, he would. Of course, in the end it may boil down to personal preference. Good luck : )
Reply:Eclipse is a very good IDE. go to eclipse.org


It's the one i've used for years.