I have just started writing a textbook for an undergraduate course in Java. There is not much I can say about it for now, but I thought you all might be interested in that the publisher has approved my request to use NetBeans throughout the book. I have always felt that in an education environment NetBeans was the best IDE. What I hope will continue in its further development is that careful thought is given to what is added to it. Some IDEs have become bloated to the point where they are intimidating to those just learning Java. My mantra has always been Simple, Simpler, Simplest.
Ken
