NetBeans Javascript?

Question

I just downloaded Netbeans because I read another question saying it's a good IDE to develop Javascript with. I tried making a new project, but there is no option to set it to Javascript.

If anyone knows how to set it up to develop with Javascript, please leave a reply. I will be much appreciative.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Update:

NetBeans 7.4 Released in October 2013, builds on the functionality listed below. As well as direct download of most major JS source files from CDNJS. Version 7.4 includes "Editing support for AngularJS, Knockout and ExtJS frameworks, Navigator and code folding in JSON files, Enhanced code completion with improved accuracy" see more here: https://netbeans.org/community/releases/74/

To set up a new JS project: under the File Menu choose -> New Project.

Step 1: Select HTML5 in categories and HTML5 Application in Projects

Step 2: Name your application.

Step 3: Choose a site template.

Step 4: Search for available libraries, click on the Version number to download previous versions.

Finish and you are done.

NetBeans 7.3 (scheduled for release in February 2013) introduces a new project type optimized for developing client web applications. This new project type can be found in New Project wizard in "HTML/JavaScript" category. HTML project supports is enabled by default for PHP and Java bundles of NetBeans, for other ones it need to be downloaded as a plugin.

see: http://wiki.netbeans.org/NetBeans_73_NewAndNoteworthy#Project_Creation

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Original answer:

File> New Project> PHP > PHP Web Application .. Sounds like crap, but works fine. Because NetBeans doesn't have Javascript or HTML projects yet (in 7.0.1).