JavaKit is a set of Vim tools which facilitate the development of Java applications.
JavaKit is a suite of helpful tools for Vim that facilitates developing Java applications. Vim, a text editor initially released in 1991 for Amiga computer by Bram Moolenaar, now includes numerous features that aid in editing program source code. Its extended version, Vi IMproved, is cross-platform but widely used on Unix-like operating systems. Vim's software license is compatible with the GNU General Public License, and it is free and open-source software with charityware clauses in the license.
Vim's interface is not based on menus or icons but on commands given in a text user interface. Its GUI mode, gVim, includes menus and toolbars for frequent commands, but its full functionality is still expressed via command-line mode. Although learning Vim can be tedious and slow initially, once the basics are understood, users progress quickly and editing becomes efficient. Vim has a built-in tutorial for beginners to help them get started. There is also a Vim Users' Manual detailing the basic and advanced Vim features, which can be read from within Vim or found online. Vim's built-in help facility (using the :help command) allows users to query and navigate through commands and features.
JavaKit requires Vim and the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.5 or higher. The latest release of JavaKit is a significant update that transforms Vim into a Java integrated development environment (IDE). Debugging with jdb is now possible in this version, and users can access all of jdb's features easily. The completion feature's support for generic types and lengthy expressions has also improved substantially in this release. Overall, JavaKit is a powerful tool for Java developers who use Vim as their primary text editor.
Vim's interface is not based on menus or icons but on commands given in a text user interface. Its GUI mode, gVim, includes menus and toolbars for frequent commands, but its full functionality is still expressed via command-line mode. Although learning Vim can be tedious and slow initially, once the basics are understood, users progress quickly and editing becomes efficient. Vim has a built-in tutorial for beginners to help them get started. There is also a Vim Users' Manual detailing the basic and advanced Vim features, which can be read from within Vim or found online. Vim's built-in help facility (using the :help command) allows users to query and navigate through commands and features.
JavaKit requires Vim and the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.5 or higher. The latest release of JavaKit is a significant update that transforms Vim into a Java integrated development environment (IDE). Debugging with jdb is now possible in this version, and users can access all of jdb's features easily. The completion feature's support for generic types and lengthy expressions has also improved substantially in this release. Overall, JavaKit is a powerful tool for Java developers who use Vim as their primary text editor.
What's New
Version 2.1: N/A