As the Java programming language has increased in both functionality and complexity developers
have demanded more of their program editors. Gone are the days when a simple visual editor is
sufficient for even small programming projects. While there are numerous IDEs available today
for use by Java developers one stands above the rest not only for its functionality but for
its extensibility: NetBeans. In NetBeans: The Definitive Guide you'll find out how to use this
IDE to its fullest making your Java programming more efficient and productive than ever
before. You'll understand the basics of the IDE and quickly be utilizing the various editor
and explorer windows. You'll also master many of NetBeans advanced features and be working
with XML documents CVS repositories Javadoc trees and web applications all within the
NetBeans framework. In addition to teaching you how to use the existing features of NetBeans
this work goes on to cover developing additional modules for NetBeans. Through this
instructional portion of the book you will master the NetBeans APIs and learn how to enhance
NetBeans for your own specific needs. Whether you need to add customized behavior to handle
your proprietary file formats or want to redistribute NetBeans as a proprietary product
NetBeans: The Definitive Guide will allow you to master this open source IDE and all of its
advanced features. Whether you are an enterprise developer looking for an IDE that can handle
your complex program tasks an open source developer looking to integrate NetBeans into your
own visual projects or a manager trying to maximize your team's development potential
NetBeans: The Definitive Guide is the book for you
