To create a servlet application in Netbeans IDE, you will need to follow the following (simple) steps: Open Netbeans IDE, Select File - New Project Select Java Web - Web Application, then click on Next, Give a name to your project and click on Next. Web Application Development NetBeans IDE make it easy to create Java EE based Web application projects with either JSF 2.2 (Facelets), JSP's or Servlets. In addition, you can can create and work with Web applications using other frameworks like the Spring, Struts, and Hibernate frameworks. The Web and Java EE installation enables you to optionally install and register the Apache Tomcat servlet container 6.0.14, and the GlassFish V2 application server. If you are installing NetBeans IDE for the first time, you need to have the Java SE Development Kit (JDK) installed. The JDK includes the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), as well.
From NetBeans/Sun Microsystems:
The NetBeans IDE is free, Open-Source Integrated Development Environment for software developers.
The IDE runs on many platforms including Windows, Linux, Solaris, and the MacOS. It is easy to install and use straight out of the box. The NetBeans IDE provides developers with all the tools they need to create professional cross-platform desktop, enterprise, web and mobile applications.
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From NetBeans/Sun Microsystems:Netbeans Web Application Version Is Unsupported
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The NetBeans IDE is free, Open-Source Integrated Development Environment for software developers.
The IDE runs on many platforms including Windows, Linux, Solaris, and the MacOS. It is easy to install and use straight out of the box. The NetBeans IDE provides developers with all the tools they need to create professional cross-platform desktop, enterprise, web and mobile applications.