Oracle claims NetBeans 7 is the first open source IDE to support the next-generation Java platform.

Which Java IDE is best? Compare IntelliJ IDEA , Eclipse, and NetBeans for features, usability, and compatibility with your favorite tools and frameworks.

On Tuesday Oracle announced the release of a new version of its NetBeans IDE, 8.0, that takes advantage of the latest enhancements in Java SE 8, among other changes.

NetBeans is widely seen as the most popular Java IDE after Eclipse, according to Al Hilwa, an IDC analyst who covers application development software.