If you are a web developer, you know at your knees that you will spend most of your career using Java. This is a commercial-grade programming language, and there is no way we can avoid it.
There are two completely different views on Java: one believes that Java is one of the simplest and most powerful programming languages, and the other says that this programming language is difficult to use and complex.
The following tools may have different functions and functions, but they have a common theme, that is - they are all designed to provide excellent support for Java coding and development.
1. JDK (Java Development Kit) If you plan to use Java to develop some small programs and applications, you must first prepare yourself a tool similar to JDK, including the necessary Java Complier, Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Java API. This is the first step to start your Java journey.
Official website: http://java.com/en/download/faq/develop.xml
2. Eclipse IDE If you ask some experienced Java developers what their favorite Java Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is, many will tell you it is the Eclipse IDE. Eclipse can provide much-needed help with code completion, refactoring, and syntax checking. It can also provide a series of JDT tools, including various plug-in tools to help develop various Java applications.
The real advantage of this IDE is that it allows developers to use different language support, such as it also provides IDEs for C/C++ and PHP. This makes it a one-stop resource for Java development.
Official website: http://www.eclipse.org/
3.NetBeans This is another IDE that provides a comprehensive array of functions, such as converters, editors and code analyzers. These tools can help you implement applications using the latest Java technology. The range of tools is quite extensive, and the team behind the IDE is constantly improving it. In addition, you can also get help from static analysis tools - writing bug-free code.
Official website: https://netbeans.org/
4. IntelliJ IDEA 13.1 is said to be the “smartest Java IDE”. If you try it, you will find that it is true because it helps developers come up with the most creative solutions. Its "Smart Code Completion" and "On-the-fly Code Analysis" functions can improve developer productivity, and it also provides advanced support for web and mobile development. So, you might as well try this good assistant.
Official website: http://www.jetbrains.com/idea/
5. Oracle JDeveloper If you are looking for a free IDE to build a service-oriented architecture, look no further than JDeveloper. It supports the complete development life cycle, which means you can use Ava solutions with confidence and integrity.
Official website: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/developer-tools/jdev/overview/index.html
6. JUnit This is a unit testing framework that helps developers write and run tests. But there are fundamental differences between JUnit and some similar frameworks on the market. You can test one block of code at a time without waiting for the module to complete before running the tests. In effect, you can "test first, then code," which means you can be less confident about how your application will ultimately function.
Official website: http://junit.org/
7. Apache ANT™ This is an open source tool, and its biggest advantage is simplicity. The key is to achieve the developer's goal of handling complex and repetitive tasks. ANT™, can automate such tasks. This is just one of its many simplifying features.
Official website: http://ant.apache.org/
8. JRAT (Java Runtime Analysis Toolkit) If you want to evaluate the performance of an application, you must have the JRAT analysis tool. With this tool, you can identify potential problem areas that may impact application performance.
Official website: http://jrat.sourceforge.net/
9.Apache JMeter™ This is another tool from Apache, mainly used for testing. It can measure functional behavior and performance of websites, databases, web services, etc. The fact that it has an easy-to-understand GUI means you can easily build test plans and quickly debug your application.
Official website: http://jmeter.apache.org/
10.Apache Maven Apache ANT™ was mentioned above, and now Maven can help you do the same thing. However, many developers say that Maven is a big step forward compared to ANT™. It's slightly better than ANT™ in terms of dependency management, build actions, debugging and collaboration. Simply put, if you are using ANT™, then you need to tell it exactly what to do: you need to provide the exact location of the resource, allocate the storage location of the generated bitcode and package it with a JAR file.
Maven, in other words, simplifies these things.
Official website: http://maven.apache.org/index.html
11.Gradle If you want a tool that combines the advantages of ANT™ and Maven, then you will definitely like Gradle. With Gradle, you can code in Groovy - which is a huge advantage because it allows you to write any code. The second major advantage of this tool is that it supports a custom-first configuration mode.
Official website: http://www.gradle.org/
12.Clover This tool provides Java and Groovy code coverage. Clover allows you to directly target the areas where problems are most likely to occur, ensuring that testing is focused on specific code.
Official website: https://www.atlassian.com/software/clover/overview
13.YourKit This is a Java analysis tool that allows on-demand analysis during development or production: this means you can ensure that your products meet the highest quality standards. On-demand analysis means that the application being analyzed can run without incurring any charges.
Official website: http://www.yourkit.com/
14.Mockito If you want to write tests with a clean and simple API, Mockito should be your first choice. Mockito is essentially a mocking library that helps you create, verify, and clean modules—several important aspects of Java development.
Official website: https://code.google.com/p/mockito/
15. Are there bugs in FindBugs™ Java code? How to find them? ――That’s right, it’s FindBugs™. Not only is it free, but it’s also easy to use, which is really great!
Official website: http://findbugs.sourceforge.net/
These 15 tools can make your Java development work easier and more convenient, but only if you adapt to local conditions and choose the right tools according to your needs, then you can benefit endlessly.
Original English text: 15 Tools That Make Life Easy For Java Developers
Translation author: Xiaofeng from MaNongwang