Java Development Tools You Never Knew Existed
(...or didn't have time to check out)
The world of software is ever-growing, and though we all like to stay on top
of all the tools available to us, who has the time? Well, I took the time to find five Java tools that can hopefully save you some
time or make your Java applications better. Wow, what a project this turned out to be! Limiting it to five tools was a difficult task, even with using some basic criteria. All included applications were required to meet the following criteria:
The Software Must:
- have a trial version (with a relatively low purchase
price), or be available as freeware.
- cannot be an already popular software program (such as Eclipse,
JBuilder and other such tools).
- does not require software (such as a specific IDE) other than
a JVM, in other words, no plug-ins.
- offer something new to Java developers.
- provide real value to Java developers.
- be (as best as I can tell) stable and usable.
- Components were not included.
That having been said, a lifetime could be spent on this topic. While I was aware that
a lot of software would be available, I really just skimmed the surface of available
applications. I did, however, take the time to download and try out all of the software ,
as well as look over the documentation and any information I could find on the company or individuals that support it(With the exception of JJ Edit, as I don't have a Mac, though I have heard good things from other Java developers). My aim is to offer a primary filter. The applications below passed my preliminary testing specifications.
If you know of any other tools that are available, please contact
me and I may include it in a future review. Now let's take a look at the applications.
Pivotonic JavaJar 1.1
NavExpress DJ Java Decompiler 3.2.2
JiveLint 1.2.1
J-Sprint 2.0
JJ Edit 1.0
Conclusion
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