Simple Java IDE for Mac? [closed]

Question

I am looking for a FREE app that's a bit smarter than a text editor. I want something that can compile Java programs, as a bonus it may have some kind of code-sense.

The programs I'll make are simple console apps that I have to do for school assignments.

I really don't think I'll need a full-blown IDE. After this class, I don't plan on using Java in the future.

I came across this app, but it seems it won't work on OS X 10.5+.

Thanks for looking!

Answer 1

I'd cast my vote for Eclipse, even if you only think you'll be using Java for a few months. Having a capable IDE to provide error-checking and auto-completion capabilities will save you a bundle of time over using any basic text editor. (And, as The Elite Gentleman has already pointed out, if you take to the environment, you can always continue to use it to develop in a variety of other languages after the course is over!)

Answer 2

Here are common GUI based options that you can have a closer look at:

Fullsize IDEs

• http://eclipse.org/
• http://netbeans.org/
• http://jetbrains.com/idea/

Smarter Text Editors

• http://macromates.com/
• http://sublimetext.com/
• http://chocolatapp.com/

Note: I chose the ones that make sense for me. There are also tons of other choices like Smultron, BBEdit and others. You can start browsing for them here:

http://alternativeto.net/software/eclipse/?platform=mac