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Develop the NetBeans IDE Submit patches to the source code and create modules that implement new features.	Report a Bug Tell NetBeans developers about defects and request feature enhancements.
Develop Desktop Applications Develop state-of-the-art modular Swing applications using the NetBeans Platform framework.	Test Upcoming Releases Download the nightly development builds and be the first to review new features.
Join Forums and Mailing Lists Get support from the NetBeans community, offer assistance to other users, and participate in discussions.	Share Tech Tips (Wiki) Do you have technical knowledge to share? Publish your how-tos and tutorials in our Community Docs wiki.
Blog on Planet NetBeans Share your experience using the NetBeans IDE and Platform, and read what others have to say.	Learn From Video Tutorials Watch technical screencasts and check out the latest events and projects from the NetBeans community.
Teach with the NetBeans IDE Exchange teaching resources with other instructors and introduce students to programming with the NetBeans IDE, the NetBans Platform, and the NetBeans BlueJ Edition.	Translate NetBeans Resources Localize web content, the NetBeans IDE and NetBeans Platform into your language — Make the NetBeans project accessible to users worldwide.