Java N-IDE

What Java N-IDE is

Java N-IDE is a free Android project for learning Java and working with Java files on an Android device. It includes a Java editor and code completion, though the project notes that completion can be unreliable. Users can run Java files and class files using JDK 1.7. For Android app builds, the project includes Aapt, Dx, Zip Signer, and an APK builder. It also provides Google Java code formatting and Android Logcat.

Several capabilities remain on the project's todo list: Java debugging, version control support, XML completion, an Android layout builder, and Android debugging. The program is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 3.0 or later. The repository welcomes pull requests and asks people with questions or ideas to open an issue. Its releases page shows version 1.4.5 as the latest release listed. The repository owner profile identifies Duy Tran as an indie developer in HCMC-VN. Android is the listed platform. The project's source build requirements are Android Studio 3.0 or later, Android NDK r12b, Build Tools 27.0.1, and Android SDK 27.

Who it suits

Java N-IDE suits Android users learning Java who want an editor and tools to run Java files or build Android apps. It may also suit developers comfortable with a project whose listed debugging, version control, XML, and layout features are still todo items.

Limits

Java N-IDE is free, but the project lists Java debugging, version control support, XML completion, an Android layout builder, and Android debugging as todo items. The README also says code completion is not fully reliable.

Getting started

1. Open the Java N-IDE GitHub project page.
2. Use the project on Android.
3. For a source build, prepare Android Studio 3.0 or later, Android NDK r12b, Build Tools 27.0.1, and Android SDK 27.
4. Use the editor to write Java files, then run Java or class files with JDK 1.7.

Verdict

Pick Java N-IDE if you want a free Android project for learning Java, running Java files, or building Android apps. Look elsewhere if you need the debugging, version control, XML completion, or layout builder features on its todo list.