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beaglebuddy
August 12th, 1999, 11:53 AM
I'm trying to find a good java development tool. One that has both a good integrated development environment and also has full support for java 2.

I like Microsoft's environment, but their support for the java language sucks.
I've tried Sun's java workshop, but their development environment isn't that good.
I've tried bulletproof's JDesigner Pro, and I can't figure out how to use it.
I've tried Symantec's Visual Cafe 3.03 trial version, but they aren't up to date with their java support.

I'm getting tired of downloading, installing, and trying out these environments. Does anyone have one that they really like, and has full support of java 2.

August 13th, 1999, 01:58 AM
hai,
To solve ur problem, u could try out KAWA. It is available at www.download.com. This one is a good IDE for java where
it is only a front end for the underlying JDK. Hence U dont have to get a new copy of it each time Sun upgrades its
compiler. It has debugging support also. For the help files, u will have to download Sun's documentation from its site
and configure the IDE to pick up help info from those downloaded files.
Have a taste of it & I am sure u will like that
thanx,
devi prasad
devi_prasad@mailcity.com