I was wondering what kind of tools people use to make their coding experience more enjoyable or easy. Especially in java.
Also, what kind of tools would be nice?
EDIT: Let's assume we all use some IDE that supports plugins... :-p
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- An IDE like IntelliJ, Eclipse, Netbeans. If you use IntelliJ, get addicted to
Ctrl+SpaceandAlt+Enter - Use debugger
- Use IDE built-in profiler or plugins like YourKit
- Build and continuous integration tool, ant, maven, buildr, TeamCity, Hudson, etc
- Java Coffee at
CAFE BABE
Chandra Patni
2010-01-05 04:53:27
Ritz
2010-01-05 04:55:54
+1 for continuous integration
Jeff Storey
2010-01-05 04:56:58
One more : JUnit. Unit testing is must for a developer.
Ritz
2010-01-05 04:58:14
Ritz
2010-01-05 05:03:40
LOL no, copy + paste is a design flaw: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copy_and_paste_programming
Kaleb Brasee
2010-01-05 13:37:08
Actually, when I copy paste, it is usually a loop, which ends up being significantly different to the original. Identical copy pasting may be a designer's flaw
piggles
2010-01-12 06:28:26
+1
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Eclipse, Maven, Google Collections, Apache Commons, YourKit, and a 30" monitor!
Steven Schlansker
2010-01-05 04:54:02
A friend mentioned maven the other day. I'm going to have to check it out.
piggles
2010-01-05 12:34:08
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I like using the Eclipse EclEmma plugin to calculate my JUnit code coverage every time I run my tests.
Kaleb Brasee
2010-01-05 04:55:05
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- Netbeans IDE: the profiler and debugger are phenomenal. If you are unlucky enough to design GUIs in Swing, the GUI builder is excellent too.
- TortoiseSVN or Subclipse plugin for Eclipse -- Faster and much less painful than using command line for Subversion.
- Notepad++ (windows only): for quick viewing of source, and working with XML/HTML and so forth. If you aren't on doze, use the platform equivalent.
- Espresso and quality port. The first is for when you can't figure out a tough problem. The second is to make grueling, awful parts of coding bearable. Yes, the alcoholic kind of port. Find your Ballmer Peak!
- Edit: Google code: Search for similar projects, and see how other people implemented something tricky. Especially useful if you're having trouble figuring out how to implement an algorithm elegantly.
BobMcGee
2010-01-05 05:06:16
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All of the major IDEs others have suggested have great plugins for version control, building, and unit testing.
Use your debugger!
IntelliJ IDEA with it's awesome editing and the Key Promoter Plugin make Java editing very smooth.
Check out command-line tools like javap. Good luck!
Eric Wendelin
2010-01-05 05:18:24
+1
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CheckStyle to enforce coding standard, Cobertura for checking code coverage.
On a related note also check the book
Java Power Tools
which covers around 30 open source tools that help to do better development with Java
sateesh
2010-01-05 06:42:29
+1
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Depending on the project one time saver could be: JRebel ( formely known as Java Rebel ) which allows you to reload classes dynamically without having to restart your VM.
Looks pretty awesome.
Here's a video: JRabel in action
OscarRyz
2010-01-05 07:47:36
+1
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Check out nWire for Java, it's an innovative code exploration plugin for Eclipse. The tool includes:
- Code visualization - interactive graphical representation of components and associations.
- Code navigation - unique navigation view shows all the associations and works with you while you write or read code.
- Quick search - search as you type for methods, fields, file, etc.
zvikico
2010-01-05 08:24:55