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Java

Posted by yoon choi
yoon choi
775 Points

what java coding program is similar to the workspace in treehouse?

I am trying to write my own code. what is the the best program to download to code in java?

2 Answers

jacobproffer
jacobproffer
24,604 Points

Hey Yoon,

If you're looking for a free-form text editor, I'd suggest Atom or Sublime. If you're looking for an IDE for Java, I'd suggest Eclipse.

yoon choi
yoon choi
775 Points

Is there one for mac 10.6.8 version?

jacobproffer
jacobproffer
24,604 Points

All 3 are compatible with Mac. You should be fine.

Note: Make sure that you install Java locally and understand how to navigate your file system with Terminal (Changing directory, etc.) if you're using a normal text editor.

yoon choi
yoon choi
775 Points

Thank You!

jacobproffer
jacobproffer
24,604 Points

Let me know if you get stuck.

Brendon Butler
Brendon Butler
4,254 Points
Brendon Butler
Brendon Butler
4,254 Points

I would recommend checking out intellij idea. It's free for the community edition, and it's actually the IDE you'll be taught to use further in the Java tutorials.

So it will be easier to follow along with the tutorials since each IDE does things differently.