About Using NetBeans IDE BlueJ Edition

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Welcome to NetBeans IDE BlueJ Edition. If you have been using BlueJ to learn Java technology, using NetBeans IDE BlueJ Edition is a logical next step in extending your understanding of Java program development and creating more complex applications.

This BlueJ Edition of NetBeans IDE is a scaled down version of the NetBeans IDE that is customized for people who are used to using BlueJ. You can create new projects and files much as you would in BlueJ and then take advantage of NetBeans IDE coding productivity and project management features to extend the range of your applications.

NetBeans IDE provides a wealth of features that make it easier to code applications of all sizes. These features include:

The BlueJ Edition of NetBeans IDE is designed so that you can work in either of or a combination of the following two ways:

See Also
Importing a BlueJ Project
Creating a New Project
Converting a BlueJ Project to a Standard IDE Project
Basic NetBeans IDE Tasks: Quick Reference
Source Editor Tips
Differences in the BlueJ Edition of the IDE

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