Java is a cross-platform programming language from Oracle that anyone can use. One thing that you can do with Java is create a text document that you can open in Windows' Notepad program.

Most code editors are similar to notepad.exe in that they are "text editors", but unlike notepad.exe they have functionality built into them to send the code into the compiler.

News Java Devs in VS Code Can Now Ask Copilot for Syntax Rewrites By David Ramel 06/03/2024 Count among the many emerging abilities of GitHub Copilot new functionality for rewriting your Java syntax ...

A look at some of the best integrated development environments (IDEs) and code editors for Java software developers. Learn more.