NB68JavaEditor
NetBeans 6.8: Java Editor Documentation Plan
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Overview
This mini doc plan is part of the umbrella NetBeans 6.8 Documentation Plan. It contains detailed descriptions and status of documentation deliverables for the NetBeans IDE 6.8 release in the following areas:
- Java Editor in the NetBeans IDE
- JavaGUI Editor in the NetBeans IDE
Types of deliverables
The following are informational artifacts that are planned to be created for the NetBeans 6.8 release.
- Tutorials: new and updated, published on netbeans.org/kb/docs/java
- Screencasts: new
- Online help: new and updated, integrated into the build
Tutorials
This table lists only new tutorials to be created for the NetBeans IDE 6.8 release. The entire list of documents to be updated for Java and JavaGUI is listed in the NetBeans 6.8 Documentation Table
| Title | Priority | New or Updated | Location | Planned start date | Planned due date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Code Editing (working title) | 1 | New | kb/docs/javase | Aug 24 | TBD | Replacement of Java Editing tutorial, complete rewrite |
| Refactoring | 1 | New | kb/docs/javase | September | FCS |
Outline of the Advanced Code Editing Tutorial
To be continued...
Screencasts
| Title | Location | Planned start date | Due date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Topics Currently Covered by Documentation and Those That Need to be Covered
| Topic/Task Name | Where It is Covered | What Is Needed | Form How to Cover | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Working with the IDE | Java Quick Start Tutorial (HelloWorld example) | More complete beginner content is needed; a simple application is needed | A tutorial consisting of several lessons (TBD) | |
| Project setup and configuration | Creating, Importing, and Configuring Java Projects | New features were added in prj configuration? | Update this tutorial | |
| Deploying Java applications | covered in different places | |||
| Customizing the IDE | covered in different places | |||
| Importing projects | Creating, Importing, and Configuring Java Projects | |||
| Editing Java Code | Java Editing in NetBeans IDE | Outdated. Separate simple from advanced; a sample application is needed | Rewrite this tutorial, plus advanced tips as a screencast | |
| Refactoring | Not covered in NB docs, wiki Refactoring Simplified | Sample application to base the tutorial on | New tutorial | |
| Testing | Writing JUnit Tests | Introduce test creation to basic Java tutorials? | TBD | |
