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I've been using Xcode for the usual C/C++/ObjC development. I'm wondering what are practical considerations, opinions of Xcode, Eclipse or NetBeans usage on a Mac for Java development?
Please don't include my current usage of Xcode in your analysis.
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Available completely free of cost, Xcode is an IDE developed for macOS by Apple. This IDE comes with a multitude of software development tools for iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. This is certainly the top IDE for Java development on Apple.
NetBeans can be more beginner-friendly than Eclipse. It has a simpler user interface. And you can get started without all the plugins.
I'd say Mac OS X. Java development built in. All the unix command line tools you want. Out of the box.
You missed the Rolls Royce of all IDEs. IntelliJ Idea.
If you can afford to buy a personal license, go for it. Edit: There’s a free Community Edition which is a superb way to get started with Java, Scala or Kotlin.
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