BlueJ AlternativesIDEs and other similar apps like BlueJ

BlueJ is described as 'Integrated Development Environment for Java, developed mainly for educational purposes, but also suitable for small-scale software development. It was developed to support the learning and teaching of object-oriented programming, and its design differs from other' and is a IDE in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to BlueJ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best BlueJ alternative is Visual Studio Code, which is free. Other great apps like BlueJ are Eclipse, Apache NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA and MonoDevelop.

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  1. Visual Studio Code icon
     1479 likes

    Free and extensible code editor with built-in Git support, smart IntelliSense, integrated debugger, 30,000+ extensions, works offline, supports markdown and syntax highlighting for numerous languages.

    234 Visual Studio Code alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Snapcraft
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  2. Eclipse icon
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    Eclipse is an extensible development platform with runtimes and application frameworks for building, deploying and managing software across the entire software lifecycle. Many people know Eclipse as a Java IDE, but it is much more than that- Eclipse actually consists of over 60...

    149 Eclipse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  3. Apache NetBeans icon
     748 likes

    A free, open-source Integrated Development Environment for software developers. You get all the tools you need to create professional desktop, enterprise, web, and mobile applications with the Java language, C/C++, and even dynamic languages such as PHP, JavaScript, Groovy, and...

    98 Apache NetBeans alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  4. IntelliJ IDEA icon
     451 likes

    IntelliJ IDEA is the JetBrains IDE for pro development in Java and Kotlin. Built for your comfort, it unlocks productivity, ensures quality code, supports cutting-edge tech, and protects your privacy.

    68 IntelliJ IDEA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. MonoDevelop icon
     128 likes

    MonoDevelop enables developers to write desktop and web applications on Linux, Windows and Mac OS X. It also makes it easy to port .NET applications created with Visual Studio to Linux and Mac OS X maintaining a single code base for all platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • .NET Framework
    • Xamarin Studio
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  6. Cosmic IDE icon
     5 likes

    There are a lot of cases where you want to quickly test some Java code but don't have your computer open besides you. You open your browser and search for some website for this purpose. But you're neither guaranteed to have internet all the time (do you?

    55 Cosmic IDE alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  7. CodeBrew icon
     3 likes

    Unleash the power of Java coding on your iPhone or iPad with CodeBrew - the ultimate Java Integrated Development Environment designed for developers on the go. Dive into the world of seamless coding, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your programming journey.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Programming Hub icon
     21 likes

    The best app to learn 14+ programming languages such as Python, Assembly, HTML, VB.NET, C, C++, C# (C Sharp), JavaScript, PHP, Ruby, R Programming, CSS, Java and much more!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. Coderbyte icon
     21 likes

    Coderbyte is a place built for anyone to practice and perfect their programming skills. Challenges are added almost every day so you can work on applying your algorithmic thought process on any problem you want at anytime.

    111 Coderbyte alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. SitePoint icon
     21 likes

    Learn Web Design and Development with SitePoint tutorials, courses, and books - HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, mobile app development, Responsive Web Design.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. Java-Editor icon
     4 likes

    Integrated Java development environments set high requirements on the computer equipment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Waterbear icon
     8 likes

    Waterbear is a toolkit for making programming more accessible and fun. Having a visual language means you don't have to focus on learning a syntax to start programming.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
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