The NetBeans IDE starts up with this decidedly non-Mac OS X look and feel. (Click image to enlarge.) You could, of course, modify the shell script to modify this look and feel, but the NetBeans developers decided on a different approach. Installing Java 8 and Eclipse on Mac OS X. This page tells you how to download and install Java 8 and Eclipse on Mac OS X, and how to configure Eclipse. Installing Java 8. Scroll down until you see 'Eclipse IDE for Java Developers' and click where it says 64 bit under Mac OS X. You will see this window. Mac Java IDE for OS X. Libraries address compatibility issues between J2SE 5.0 Release 4 and the SWTAWT bridge in Eclipse 3.2RC3 and later on Mac OS X. Espresso is an advanced web editor built for Mac users to build delightful, speedy, and innovative websites as it combines virtually all the tools they will need into a single working environment such as CSSEdit tools, Server sync, a Navigator, Live Preview with Browser Xray, Dynamo auto-building, and an exceptionally beautiful UI compliant with the macOS aesthetic.
Macs are a powerful machine capable of handling heavy graphical things at ease. Also, they are equally fast and efficient enough to handle the complex algorithm that you may write. With advanced technological enhancement like AR, VR, and AI, writing complex codes has been a challenging task for software engineers. To reduce their time and efforts on managing tedious tasks, we compiled a list of the best IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for Mac.
These IDEs are selected precisely based on the features they offer for a particular technology. Generic Text Editors are plenty, but when you are working on a revolutionary project using one specific stack, you need a dedicated IDE that understands that stack. That’s because the IDE has many features, frameworks, and plugins readily available to download.
#1. AppCode by JetBrains
Let’s start the list with a dedicated IDE for iOS and Android app development. Mobile apps have taken the world by the storm, thanks to the hardware iPhone and Android phones offer. Developers make use of advanced hardware sensors to deliver a never-before experience to users.
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Coming back to AppCode, it has a native support for Objective-C, Swift, C and C++ (including modern C++ standards, libc++ and Boost), as well as JavaScript, XML, HTML, CSS and XPath.
Besides language, the IDE has tonnes of handful features that will make the developer’s life a little easy. Especially when it comes to refactoring a vast project, a variable is used everywhere, and when that needs a change, it becomes tough. With AppCode, refactoring is easy, replace at one place and it will do the change wherever it is required.
Another notable feature is the IDE’s ability to find an error in the code. If you forgot a “;” or a bracket, the IDE will highlight it in red and also when you hover your cursor; it will show you the error message. Apart from that, it will also alert the line which has any conflicting argument while compiling.
Lastly, AppCode supports almost all version controls that are widely used. You can access the console right from the AppCode app.
Given the reliability and features it offers, it isn’t free. There are two options – Individual, and organization. Also, you can choose a yearly or monthly subscription. There’s a 30-day trial as well.
#2. CLion
When it comes to design complex server-side applications with low latency, C/C++ is what strikes the developer’s mind. The only downside with C/C++ is that it compiles an EXE file, which is not supported on macOS. There are ways to cross-compile such applications, but when you get that feature natively in an IDE, why to invest time unnecessarily.
CLion is a dedicated IDE for C/C++, and it also has support for C++ standards, libc++ and Boost. Navigating through your thousands of lines of code is extremely easy. Find class, variable, constructor, and more with just a click on the keyboard.
Apart from that, almost all the features of IDE has a dedicated keyboard shortcut, which you’ll master over time. Also, the IDE can generate some codes as well, like constructors, destructors, getter/setter, etc.
Refactoring the code is also easy and most importantly, accurate. It will throw errors if there are any conflicts while refactoring. Also, it shows code conflicts instantly while you are writing the code. This makes it easier to handle code errors before compiling.
Lastly, the app has a built-in console to issue commands locally or through SSH, along with version controls like Git. Like the one above, this too isn’t free, but there’s a 30-days trial to get you started.
#3. PhpStorm
PHP is yet another one of the widely used programming language. It is mostly used for websites and also to develop web applications. PHP has many frameworks, and developers use them whenever required. For this, there has to be an IDE that supports all PHP frameworks, along with support for front-end technologies like HTML5, CSS, Sass, Less, Stylus, CoffeeScript, TypeScript, Emmet, and JavaScript, with refactors, debugging, and unit testing available.
That’s where PhpStorm wins the race. It supports all essential frameworks which include – Symfony, Drupal, WordPress, Zend Framework, Laravel, Magento, Joomla!, CakePHP, Yii, and other.
Like all other IDEs, this too has simple and easy navigation along with keyboard shortcuts for most of the features. The impressing feature of the IDE is its ability to integrate some very useful developers tool like – support for remote deployment, databases/SQL, command-line tools, Docker, Composer, REST Client, and many other tools. It checks your code as you type and shows error instantly. Just in case if you miss it, there’s a built-in debugger as well.
Lastly, PhpStorm offers a 30-days trial and then if you are happy with it, you’ll need to buy it.
#4. IntelliJ IDEA
JAVA has been there for decades, and it is widely used to develop secure, enterprise-level applications. Like all other languages, JAVA too has different frameworks. IntelliJ IDEA supports all JAVA frameworks, plugins, etc. Installing a plugin hardly takes more than a couple of clicks.
The IDE comes with the built-in console, debugger, and also support for version controls. You can generate specific codes within the app, that includes getter/setter, constructors, exceptions, etc. Like all other IDE, this too checks your code in real-time and alerts when there is any conflict with variables or any class.
Though the IDE is dedicated for JAVA, it also supports other technologies like HTML5, CSS, Angular JS, React Native, Node.js, and top of that, it also supports Android app development using Cordova/Ionic.
It’s an all-in-one IDE if JAVA is your primary stack to develop an application. Unlike other IDE that cost money, this has two options. Go with the paid version with all features, or download the free community version with limited features.
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#5. GoLand
Go is comparatively new technology developed by Google and it is gaining momentum recently. Go consumes fewer resources and is pretty fast compared to a few of the technologies we mentioned above. This too has different framework over the core technology.
GoLand from JetBrains supports the Go language by default, but it also has dedicated support for its frameworks. The IDE comes with most of the features we have described above along with many built-in plugins. But if you need any specific plugin while working with Go, you can download it with a few clicks.
The IDE includes features like built-in debugger, console, code analyzer, smart refactoring, version control, rest-runner, and many others.
Lastly, like all others, this too has 30-days of free trial to test the usefulness of the product. If you are comfortable with the features, you can later purchase the yearly license.
That’s all, folks!
Final deployment…
These IDEs are packed with almost all features a developer may need to design and develop a revolutionary application. Whether you are working on a mobile app, web application, website, or an enterprise app, these IDEs will surely reduce your efforts. You will need to use your skills just for coding, and these products will do the rest.
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This page tells you how to download and install Java 8 and Eclipse on Mac OS X, and how to configure Eclipse.
Installing Java 8
- Go to the Oracle website. You'll see something like this:
- Scroll down until you see a heading beginning 'Java SE 8u65/8u66.' On the right, you'll see a Download button under the JDK header. Click it. The next screen will look like this:Click the radio button next to 'Accept License Agreement' and then click on jdk-8u65-macosx-x64.dmg. You'll be asked whether to save the file that is going to be downloaded; click on Save File.
- Open your Downloads folder, and double-click on jdk-8u65-macosx-x64.dmg. You'll see this window:
- Double-click on the package icon, and follow the instructions to install. When the installation has completed, click on Done. At this point, you may close up the window and drag jdk-8u65-macosx-x64.dmg to the Trash.
Installing Eclipse
- If you already have Eclipse installed on your Mac, you need to get rid of it. To do so, first quit Eclipse if you're currently running it. Then, go to your workspace folder (probably in Documents/workspace) and save anything there that you want to keep, because you're about to get rid of this folder. Next, drag the workspace folder to the Trash.Go to your Applications folder. One way to get there is, from the Finder, type command-shift-A. You'll a folder named eclipse in there; drag the eclipse folder to the Trash. If you have an Eclipse icon in your dock, remove it from the dock.
- Now you're ready to download and install the newest version of Eclipse. Go to this website. You'll see a window like this:Scroll down until you see 'Eclipse IDE for Java Developers' and click where it says 64 bit under Mac OS X.
- You will see this window:Click on the yellow download button. If asked, click on 'Open with Archive Utility (default)' and then click OK. The download might take a few minutes. You should not feel compelled to donate.
- After the download completes, folders should automatically expand. If they don't, double-click on the .tar file. When that's done, you should see a folder named eclipse in your Downloads folder. When you open your Downloads folder, if you see Applications under the Favorites on the left side of the window, you should drag the eclipse folder into Applications. If you don't see Applications, then open a new window for Applications (from the Finder, command-shift-A), and drag the eclipse folder into Applications.
- Open your Applications folder, and then open the eclipse folder. You'll see an item named Eclipse; if you like, drag its icon into the dock so that you'll be able to launch Eclipse easily.
- Launch Eclipse. If you're asked whether you want to open it, of course you do; click Open. You'll see a window like this:It will have your user name rather than mine (scot). Select where you want your workspace to be; I recommend the default of your Documents folder. Click the checkbox for using this location as the default, and then click OK.
- You'll see a window like this:Click on the Workbench arrow in the upper right that I've circled. You shouldn't see this screen again, even if you quit Eclipse and relaunch it.
- You'll get an empty workbench like this:We won't be using the 'Task List' and 'Connect Mylyn' windows. Click the 'x' on each to close it. Press the mouse on the Window menu item, then choose 'Perspective', and finally choose 'Save Perspective as...'. Enter 'cs10' for the name of this perspective and press return. Your workbench will now look like this:You have now installed Eclipse!
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Configuring Eclipse
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You don't have to configure Eclipse the way I do, but you'll probably avoid some confusion if you do. Here's how.
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- In the Eclipse menu bar, click on the Eclipse menu and then on 'Preferences...'. You'll see a window with two panes. On the left pane is a list of types of things you can configure.
- Click on the triangle to the left of General. Then click on the triangle to the left of Appearance. Then click on 'Colors and Fonts.' You should see a window like this:
- In the window in the middle, click on the triangle next to Java. Then double-click on 'Java Editor Text Font':
- You'll see this window:On the right, where you can select the size, click 12. Then close this window by clicking on the window's close button.
- Close up the General preferences by clicking on the triangle to the left of General. Click the triangle next to Java and then click the triangle next to 'Code Style.' Then click Formatter. Here's what you should see:
- Click the button that says 'New...'. You'll see a window such as this one:You can type in any profile name you like. I used 'CS 10':Click OK.
- You should see a window like this:Change the tab size to 2:You'll see that the indentation size automatically changes as well.
- Click on 'Blank Lines,' and after 'Between import groups' and 'Before declarations of the same kind,' change the values 1 to 0:
- Click on 'Control Statements,' and check the first four boxes as I've done here:Click OK.
- Now click on triangles to close up Java. Click on the triangle next to Run/Debug, and then click on Console:
- Click on the green color sample next to 'Standard In text color.' You'll get a color picker:
- Slide the slider on the right down, so that you get a dark green. (You're at Dartmouth. What other color could you possibly want?)Close the color picker window by clicking its close button, and click OK again to close the Preferences window.
And you're done!