If you're new to Java programming then *BlueJ* is an excellent introductory
Java environment designed specifically for introductory teaching. BlueJ is a
fully integrated environment featuring everything you'd expect from a Java
environment including *graphical and textual editing, a built-in editor,
compiler, virtual machine, debugger and interactive object creation*. All of
this is presented in an *easy-to-use interface* that's ideal for beginners
including a detailed PDF instruction manual. Indeed, the attention to detail
for learners and ease of use is outstanding in BlueJ which is no surprise
since it was developed by researchers at Deakin University Melbourne,
Australia and the University of Kent in Canterbury, UK. The project is
supported by Sun Microsystems so you can be guaranteed that what BlueJ
teaches you is officially approved. Some users have reported instability when
compiling code although these problems have decreased with successive
releases. If you do get stuck at any stage, there is a Google discussion
forum for problems and issues associated with BlueJ. *For those new to Java
programming, or for those prefer to self teach themselves the language, BlueJ
is an excellent starting point.*Download *BlueJ 3.0.8* in Softonic
