Simple Java Editor for Mac

[hypehuman]

Hi, I'm looking for a very basic Java editor for Mac OS 10.5.

I've had some education in Java, and I basically just want an application that will let me play with java and allow me to compile some classes and run them together. It would be nice if it also lets me compile them in such a way that a cross-platform executable is created, or something that could run in a browser, however that is not required. I really just want to make some programs for fun, and I'm having trouble getting Xcode to do that for me.

If anyone has some suggestions for a free program that will do this, (or if you know how to get Xcode to do it), I'd really appreciate it.

[chazzy]

I'd recommend eclipse just because it's awesome, but there's a lack of support (of java in general) on mac. I've got a buddy that's been using netbeans a lot with a decent amount of luck (he finds the UI a bit awkward at times).

[Khalid Ali]

I'd say if eclipse is not an option(its free) then the only other IDE thats worth mentioning is IntelliJ you can use that. Its about $500 but is as awesome as eclipse or better..:-)

[reggaeton_king]

I'd say if eclipse is not an option(its free) then the only other IDE thats worth mentioning is IntelliJ you can use that. Its about $500 but is as awesome as eclipse or better..:-)
Most of the developers I work with, including myself, love Eclipse. Not only is Eclipse the best Java IDE for any project but it's free, cross-platform, and has the ability to add on plugins to expand the IDE such as adding a visual GUI editor, C/C++ compiler, etc. It has the option of exporting your Java app to a executable JAR file so you can run your app just by double-clicking on it.

Here's the link to eclipse: http://eclipse.org

If you just want a simple syntax highlighting editor, then just got with TextMate or just use XCode.