How to install and run an IDE

What used to be just a specialized editor that allowed checking the syntax of the written program the same way a Word editor checks the syntax of an English sentence gradually evolved into an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). This bears its main function in the name. It integrates all the tools necessary for writing, compiling, and then executing a program under one Graphical User Interface (GUI). Using the power of Java Compiler, the IDE identifies syntax errors immediately and then helps to improve code quality by providing context-dependent help and suggestions.

Selecting an IDE

There are several IDEs available for a Java programmer, such as NetBeans, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, BlueJ...