Can I write Java code in XCode 3.2.1?

Question

I would like to know is there any way to program (write, compile and execute) Java in XCode as I don\'t see any Java templates. Does that mean that it\'s not possible?

Answer 1

Netbeans is a really good IDE nowadays. I've been using it from version 3.6 and it has had a huge improvement phase until current Netbeans 6.9.1 Good support for third party frameworks like Spring and of course the best support for Swing applications (desktop applications)

Answer 2

I usually use NetBeans or Eclipse, but the Xcode design tool is delightful. The "Quick Model" feature is specially handy for visualizing an existing class library. Choosing New File from the File menu should show Java templates, and you'll find example projects in /Developer/Examples/Java/.

Answer 3

Click Choose Window > Organizer to open the Organizer. Then click + at the bottom of the Organizer. Choose New From Template > Java Templates.

Anyway, I personally feel better with Eclipse for Java development.

Answer 4

AFAIK no, you should really use Eclipse for Java development on the OS X Platform.

Answer 5

Do you really want to? I recommend checking out any of the really good and free Java IDEs; IntelliJ IDEA CE, Eclipse, or NetBeans.

Answer 6

Eclipse is horrible. Complex, slow, hard to use, makes simple tasks complicated. If you have to use an IDE, use Xcode. Otherwise, I find a text editor and Make to be much cleaner and easier.