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    Default BlueJ IDE

    Teach Java™ programming the right way!

    BlueJ is an integrated Java environment specifically designed for introductory teaching.

    BlueJ was developed at a University specifically for the purpose of teaching object orientation with Java.

    BlueJ is free!


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    BlueJ suppports:

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    fully integrated environment

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    graphical class structure display

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    graphical and textual editing

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    built-in editor, compiler, virtual machine, debugger, etc.

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    easy-to-use interface, ideal for beginners

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    interactive object creation

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    interactive object calls

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    interactive testing

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    incremental application development

    he aim of BlueJ is to provide an easy-to-use teaching environment for the Java language that facilitates the teaching of Java to first year students. Special emphasis has been placed on visualisation and interaction techniques to create a highly interactive environment that encourages experimentation and exploration.

    BlueJ is based on the Blue system. Blue is an integrated teaching environment and language, developed at Sydney University and Monash University, Australia. BlueJ provides a Blue-like environment for the Java language.

    The BlueJ project started at Monash University in Melbourne, and later split and migrated to its current locations.

    BlueJ is implemented in Java, and regularly being tested on Solaris, Linux, Macintosh, and various Windows versions. It should run on all platforms supporting a recent Java virtual machine.

    Where is BlueJ going?

    The environment itself is stable and in widespread use. Maintenance work is continuing to improve the system and add some new functionality. Ideas on our to-do list include group work support and scripting.

    More information

    Some papers describing various aspects of BlueJ, its design goals and teaching strategies are available here.http://www.bluej.org/index.html


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    Default Re: BlueJ IDE

    Hey, to think of it, this is an interested project. I can see its benefits.

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    Default Re: BlueJ IDE

    I got it. Its pretty cool, though i mostly use Java Forte ide. I especially like the UML(Unified modelling Language, i think) part.
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    Default Re: BlueJ IDE

    Nice IDE i heard about it and gave it a spin, but i still prefer Eclipse because of its extensibility with plugins. I have all the plugins that does exactly what BlueJ does and more. Plus there is this plugin from instatiations that allows you to implement design patterns easily into any project. However for those who are new to Java i would easliy recommend BlueJ.

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