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a) Identify various java IDEs and identify differences between
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b) Compare and contrast Java with Python
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 a) Identify various java IDEs and identify differences between
them

Java IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is a software application that

enables users to write and debug Java programs more easily.
Most IDEs have features such as syntax highlighting and code completion that
helps users to code more easily. Usually, Java IDEs include a code editor, a

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compiler, a debugger, and an interpreter that the developer may access via a
single graphical user interface.
Java IDEs also provide language-specific elements such as Maven, Ant
building tools, Junit, and TestNG for testing.

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The Java IDE or Integrated Development Environment provides considerable
support for the application development process. Through using them, we can
save time and effort and set up a standard development process for the team
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or company.

Eclipse, NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA, and many other IDE's are most popular in
the Java IDE's that can be used according to our requirements. In this topic,
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we will discuss the best Java IDE's that are used by the users.

The following are the best Java IDEs that are mostly used in the world:
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● Eclipse

● IntelliJ IDEA

● NetBeans

● JDeveloper

● BlueJ
There are several popular Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) for
Java development. Here are some of them with brief descriptions of their
differences:

1. Eclipse: Eclipse is one of the most popular Java IDEs, known for its
extensive set of plugins and powerful code editor. It has a wide range of
features including code completion, debugging, and testing tools.
Eclipse is also highly customizable, allowing developers to tailor their
development environment to their needs.

2. IntelliJ IDEA: IntelliJ IDEA is a popular IDE for Java developers, known

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for its smart code completion and advanced refactoring tools. It has a
modern user interface and supports a wide range of technologies
including Java, Kotlin, and Android. IntelliJ IDEA is particularly useful for
complex projects, as it offers features like code analysis and code

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coverage.

3. NetBeans: NetBeans is an open-source IDE that is popular among

Java developers due to its user-friendly interface and powerful code
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editor. It supports a wide range of languages and frameworks, including
Java, C++, and PHP. NetBeans also offers a range of features like code
completion, debugging, and testing tools.
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4. JDeveloper: JDeveloper is an IDE developed by Oracle and is

designed specifically for Java and other Java-related technologies. It
offers a range of features including visual development tools,
debugging, and testing tools. JDeveloper is particularly useful for
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developers working on Oracle technologies like Java EE and ADF.

5. BlueJ: BlueJ is a lightweight Java IDE that is designed for beginners. It

offers a simple interface and an easy-to-use code editor that is ideal for
learning Java programming concepts. BlueJ also offers features like
debugging and code completion, making it a good choice for novice
Java developers.

The differences between these IDEs can be subtle, and often come down to
personal preference or specific project requirements. Some IDEs may have
better support for certain frameworks or technologies, while others may offer
more advanced debugging or testing tools.
 b) Compare and contrast Java with Python

Python: Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language. It was

invented back in 1991, by Guido Van Rossum. Python is an object-oriented
programming language that has large enormous library support making the
implementation of various programs and algorithms easy.

Java: Java is a high-level, object-oriented programming language which was

originally developed by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems in 1995. Java
has a syntax similar to C and C++ but with low-level difficulties. Java is
platform-independent (WORA – Write Once Run Anywhere) meaning

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compiled java code can run on different platforms without recompilation.

Topic Java
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Compilation Java is both a compiled and Python is an interpreted
process interpreted language. The source language, i.e., it is compiled
code is first compiled and and executed simultaneously
converted to bytecode, and line by line.
afterward, it depends on JIM
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whether the bytecode will be

collected or interpreted

Length of The length of the code of java Python has shorter lines of
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code programs is more as compared to code as you directly write the

that of Python as every program code and it gets interpreted.
has to be written in a class. For For eg-
print('Hello, world!')
Eg- to write hello world program,
the code is-
public class HelloWorld {
public static void main(String[]
args) {
System.out.println("Hello, World");
}
}
Complexity Java is a statically typed Python is dynamically typed
of syntax programming language. There are and there are no hardcore rules
hardcore rules for braces and for semicolon and braces. It
semicolons. works on inundation.

Ease of Strongly typed, need to define Dynamically typed, no need to

typing exact types of variables. define the exact type of
variables.

Speed Java is faster as compared to Python is relatively slow as it is

Python. an interpreted language and it
determines the type of the
variable at run time, which

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makes it slow.

Usage It has been in trend for a long time Data science and machine
and is vastly used in Android language are made very

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application development, simple, using Python. Also, it is
embedded systems, and web being used for web
applications. development.

Salary The java pay for beginners is less Python developers are less as
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trends as compared to python beginners, compared to Java developers
but the trend is changing and that is why they are being paid
python developers are taking that more. Also, the technicality in
spot. the work of python developers
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is more; that is why they are

being paid more.
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