Integrated Issue Tracker

Use the NetBeans IDE with projects hosted on java.net to take advantage of automatic repository set-up, or configure it to use your own Jira or BugZilla repository.

The user-friendly integration between version control systems and issue trackers allows you to commit code changes, and update the associated issue status in one step. Create new issues and edit existing issues; sort and filter issues and save queries; create patches and add attachments — all from inside the IDE.

The Jira and Bugzilla issue trackers are well integrated into the NetBeans task list and it's easy to submit work logs for an issue. The Jira plugin is downloaded automatically when you use any Jira feature for the first time.

Working with Issue Tracking in NetBeans IDE

Integrated File Version Control

The NetBeans IDE makes accessing Git, Mercurial, Subversion, or CVS repositories easy. The editor uses color coding to highlight added/deleted/modified lines. Use the diff viewer to resolve merge conflicts in an intuitive way. Integrated version control access to such sites as java.net and netbeans.org, is pre-configured: When you get sources for projects hosted on java.net, for example, they open right in the IDE.

Note: CVS is available as a plugin through the NetBeans Update Center.

Integrated Issue/Editor Navigation

Not only do you navigate easily between issues, but also between the editor and the issue tracker: Click a stacktrace attached to an issue to jump directly to the affected line in the source code.

Apply patches attached to issues directly to the file in question. Open the issue by clicking any reference in the IDE: The reference can be in the source code or comments, in versioning annotations, in a commit message, etc.

Access to Project Hosting and Management

The NetBeans IDE is well integrated with java.net, a collaborative environment for open-source projects. With java.net and the NetBeans IDE, a team of developers is able to check out, edit, debug, discuss, and commit code, all through one easy-to-use interface.

To set up the server connection to java.net, install the Team Server plugin from the NetBeans Update Center.

Working as a Team Using NetBeans IDE

Developer Collaboration

Invite team members and keep in touch: Chat rooms and presence service for project members are all smoothly integrated into the IDE. You can also search for and join other java.net projects from the IDE's Team window.

Note: XMPP connection to java.net not yet available within the IDE.

Instant Messaging and Online Presence

Check online status of team members and start a private chat with other users where ever their names appear in the IDE: In the Team dashboard, issue reports, file version history or annotations. It's easy to add links to code, files, issues, and stack traces for shared projects to chat messages. The project chat room also keeps you informed by showing auto notifications for changed files and issues.

Note: XMPP connection to java.net not yet available within the IDE.

 NetBeans Integration with External Tools and Services