Apache NetBeans 24 is a Windows utility that combines a modern IDE, tooling platform and application framework. The underlying architecture is highly modular, enabling users to integrate third party plugins and remove unnecessary components.

Development process

There is support for multiple programming languages like PHP, C++ and Python. This versatility helps you create projects for different environments without constantly switching between separate IDEs. Moreover, it is possible to:

Highlight syntax elements;
Automatically complete commands;
Refactor resulting code snippets, etc.

Advanced instruments for web developers are provided. Users can preview their applications in a live browser window, identifying potential design errors and inefficiencies. Additionally, there is a comprehensive CSS editor with validation capabilities.

Debugging

You are able to execute individual commands step by step. An option to set multiple custom breakpoints and inspect variables dynamically across languages is included as well.

The software can be integrated with Git for advanced version control. There is an intuitive interface to streamline branching, merging and conflict resolution.

Features

free to download and use;
offers you instruments for developing new software products on the desktop;
caters to Java, HTML5, PHP and Python programmers;
it is easy to debug and optimize resulting projects;
compatible with all modern versions of Windows.