Geertjan Wielenga

Conversations on turning a passion for talking about tech into a career

Developer, Advocate!

Josh Juneau

Ioannis Kostaras

Constantin Drabo

Sven Reimers

Mario Schröder

Take a detailed look at the NetBeans IDE and new features in the NetBeans Platform. Learn about support for JShell, the Jigsaw Module System, and Local Variable Type Inference, focusing on what this new version of NetBeans brings to developers who are working in Java and other supported languages. The book is a practical, hands-on guide providing a number of step-by-step recipes that help you take advantage of the power in the latest Java (and other) software platforms, and gives a good grounding on using NetBeans IDE for your projects. This book has been written by Apache community members who both use the IDE and actively contribute and develop Apache NetBeans as an open source project. Pro Apache NetBeans consists of three parts. The first part describes how to use the IDE as well as the new features that it brings to support the latest Java versions. The second part describes how you can extend NetBeans by creating plugins and writing your own applications using the Rich Client Platform. The third part describes how you can contribute to develop NetBeans IDE further, becoming part of the open source team that is driving future developments in the toolset. What You Will LearnWork faster and more effectively by applying expert tips and tricks Apply NetBeans' most cutting-edge features to your Java developmentDebug your applications using intuitive features built into the IDE Identify performance issues in your application by using the NetBeans profiler Develop using the latest API of the NetBeans Rich Client Platform Extend Apache NetBeans by creating plugins built on the Rich Client Platform Build NetBeans from source and understand the internals of NetBeans itself Contribute to the large community that supports and develops NetBeans Who This Book Is For Developers who want to know the latest features in NetBeans, as well as how the transition to Apache has affected the future of the NetBeans IDE. The book is also of interest to those desiring to become contributors to the NetBeans project and to influence its future development. Java developers who need to create a new desktop application from scratch also will benefit from this book.

Building Applications on the Rich Client Platform

Pro Apache NetBeans

Jaroslav Tulach

Tim Boudreau

The open-source NetBeans Platform is an extraordinarily powerful framework for building "write once, run anywhere" rich client applications. Now, for the first time since the release of NetBeans IDE 5.0, there's a comprehensive guide to rich client development on the NetBeans Platform. Written for Java developers and architects who have discovered that basic Swing components are not enough for them, this book will help you get started with NetBeans module development, master NetBeans' key APIs, and learn proven techniques for building reliable desktop software. Each chapter is filled with practical, step-by-step instructions for creating complete rich client applications on top of the NetBeans Platform and plugins for NetBeans IDE. Rich Client Programming 's wide-ranging content covers Why modular development makes sense for small, medium, and large applications Using NetBeans to accelerate development and improve efficiency Leveraging NetBeans productivity features, from the Component Palette to Code Completion Leveraging NetBeans' modular architecture in your own applications Implementing loosely coupled communication to improve code maintainability and robustness Managing user- and system-configuration data Building reloadable components with solid threading models Constructing sophisticated multiwindow applications and presenting rich data structures to users Adding user-configurable options Integrating Web services with NetBeans desktop applications Automating module updates and providing user help Foreword by Jonathan Schwartz Foreword by Jan Chalupa Preface About the Authors and Contributors Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Getting Started with the NetBeans Platform Chapter 2: The Benefits of Modular Programming Chapter 3: Modular Architecture Chapter 4: Loosely Coupled Communication Chapter 5: Lookup Chapter 6: Filesystems Chapter 7: Threading, Listener Patterns, and MIME Lookup Chapter 8: The Window System Chapter 9: Nodes, Explorer Views, Actions, and Presenters Chapter 10: DataObjects and DataLoaders Chapter 11: Graphical User Interfaces Chapter 12: Multiview Editors Chapter 13: Syntax Highlighting Chapter 14: Code Completion Chapter 15: Component Palettes Chapter 16: Hyperlinks Chapter 17: Annotations Chapter 18: Options Windows Chapter 19: Web Frameworks Chapter 20: Web Services Chapter 21: JavaHelp Documentation Chapter 22 Update Centers Chapter 23: Use Case 1: NetBeans Module Development Chapter 24: Use Case 2: Rich Unger on Application Development Chapter A: Advanced Module System Techniques Chapter B: Common Idioms and Code Patterns in NetBeans Chapter C: Performance Index

Plugging into the NetBean Platform

Rich Client Programming

Beginning NetBeans IDE is your authoritative tutorial for learning and using the open source NetBeans IDE platform backed by Oracle. Written by a NetBeans product manager at Oracle, Geertjan Wielenga shows you what NetBeans really is all about and how to install and set it up. Then, right away, he shows you how to write your first simple NetBeans Java application. In this book, you get a tour of the various, essential and key NetBeans wizards and plug-ins. Then, you start building a more complex Java-based application using the NetBeans IDE. And, you learn how to improve that application by exploring the NetBeans refactoring, testing/debugging, profiling and distribution tools. After reading and using this tutorial, you'll come away with a working case study that you can re-apply as a template for your own specific needs. You'll have an understanding of the key essentials of the popular NetBeans IDE.

For Java Developers

Beginning NetBeans IDE

A collection of in-depth conversations with leading developer advocates that reveal the world of developer relations today Key FeaturesTop developer advocates reveal the work they’re doing at the center of their tech communities and the impact their advocacy is having on the tech industry as a wholeDiscover the best practices of developer advocacy and get the inside story on working at some of the world’s largest tech companiesFeatures contributions from noted developer advocates, including Scott Hanselman, Sally Eaves, Venkat Subramaniam, Jono Bacon, Ted Neward, and moreBook Description What exactly is a developer advocate, and how do they connect developers and companies around the world? Why is the area of developer relations set to explode? Can anybody with a passion for tech become a developer advocate? What are the keys to success on a global scale? How does a developer advocate maintain authenticity when balancing the needs of their company and their tech community? What are the hot topics in areas including Java, JavaScript, "tech for good," artificial intelligence, blockchain, the cloud, and open source? These are just a few of the questions addressed by developer advocate and author Geertjan Wielenga in Developer, Advocate!. 32 of the industry's most prominent developer advocates, from companies including Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, open up about what it's like to turn a lifelong passion for knowledge sharing about tech into a rewarding career. These advocates run the gamut from working at large software vendors to small start-ups, along with independent developer advocates who work within organizations or for themselves. In Developer, Advocate!, readers will see how developer advocates are actively changing the world, not only for developers, but for individuals and companies navigating the fast-changing tech landscape. More importantly, Developer, Advocate! serves as a rallying cry to inspire and motivate tech enthusiasts and burgeoning developer advocates to get started and take their first steps within their tech community. What you will learnDiscover how developer advocates are putting developer interests at the heart of the software industry in companies including Microsoft and GoogleGain the confidence to use your voice in the tech communityImmerse yourself in developer advocacy techniquesUnderstand and overcome the challenges and obstacles facing developer advocates todayHear predictions from the people at the cutting edge of techExplore your career options in developer advocacyWho this book is for Anybody interested in developer advocacy, the impact it is having, and how to build developer advocacy capabilities

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