Developers will be able to test-drive the next-generation Java programming language by using the new version of Oracle's NetBeans IDE (integrated developer environment), released Wednesday.
The NetBeans IDE is an integrated development environment for software developers. It provides the tools you need to create professional desktop, enterprise, web, and mobile applications with the Java language, as well as PHP, JavaScript, Groovy and Grails, and C/C++.
NetBeans IDE 7.0 introduces language support for development to the proposed Java SE 7 specification with the JDK 7 developer preview. The release also provides enhanced integration with the Oracle WebLogic server, as well as support for Oracle Database and GlassFish 3.1. Additional highlights include Maven 3 and HTML5 editing support; a new GridBagLayout designer for improved Swing GUI development; enhancements to the Java editor, and more.