Pro NetBeans™ IDE 6 Rich Client Platform Edition is the second Apress book to cover the agile, open source NetBeans IDE platform. But the focus of this book is on enabling you to rapidly develop Java front ends of applications using API buttons, functions, and features mostly based in the Java SE 6 platform (instead of Java EE 5--based NetBeans 5.5 IDE--a different platform/IDE altogether that published earlier in 2007):</p>

Enables you to click and use any of the Java Swing and other desktop Java graphical user interface (GUI) APIs available in Java SE 6 or prior

Covers working with rich client platform features available in NetBeans for building web-based application front ends

Shows you the web-tier development plug-ins available including JSF, Struts Action Framework 2.0, and JRuby for bringing the Ruby on Rails feature set to Java via NetBeans

For building back-end, server-side Java applications, pick up Pro NetBeans™ IDE 5.5 Enterprise Edition, which is based on APIs found in the Java EE 5.</p> <h3>What you'll learn</h3>

Easily install and set up your NetBeans IDE platform environment, and organize your projects.

Use the NetBeans source editor, code compiler, refactoring, software development, profiler, collaboration, database, and debugger tools.

Develop your Java Swing application for your desktop from start to finish.

Deploy your Java Swing or other GUI application using Java Web Start features embedded in NetBeans.

Build rich client applications using NetBeans plug-in module tools/features from start to finish.

Extend your NetBeans IDE wish list to building Struts 2 and even JRuby (Ruby on Rails) based Java web application front ends. <h3>Who is this book for?</h3>

Intended for Java developers of varying skill who may or may not be familiar with NetBeans IDE or Java IDEs in general.</p> <h3>About the Apress Pro Series</h3>

The Apress Pro series books are practical, professional tutorials to keep you on and moving up the professional ladder.</p>

You have gotten the job, now you need to hone your skills in these tough competitive times. The Apress Pro series expands your skills and expertise in exactly the areas you need. Master the content of a Pro book, and you will always be able to get the job done in a professional development project. Written by experts in their field, Pro series books from Apress give you the hard-won solutions to problems you will face in your professional programming career.</p>