Getting Started with the Apache NetBeans Platform / Apache NetBeans

Getting Started with the Apache NetBeans Platform

This is for those interested in using Apache NetBeans as the basis of their own software, i.e., using Apache NetBeans as a Java desktop platform.

There are also convenience binaries on netbeans.apache.org that you could use, instead of building from the sources, though if you’re involved in the Apache NetBeans project it makes most sense to use the sources since you can then provide pull requests to fix bugs you encounter or to provide enhancements.

Part I: Hello, Apache NetBeans Platform

First steps in getting started with Apache NetBeans as the basis of your own Java desktop software.

Part II: Debugging into the Apache NetBeans Platform

Once you have an Apache NetBeans Platform application set up, how do you debug into the sources of the Apache NetBeans Platform itself?

Part III: Run & Debug Apache NetBeans IDE

A quick tip for running and debugging Apache NetBeans IDE.

Part IV: Edit and Run Apache NetBeans IDE

How do you make changes to the source code and then see them live in Apache NetBeans IDE?

Part V: Debug the Sources of Apache NetBeans IDE

How to debug into the source code of Apache NetBeans IDE? Find out here.