The CTO’s jaw dropped. "You're debugging Python and Java… together ?"

While the hype train has left the station for VS Code and PyCharm, Apache NetBeans remains a capable, stable, and efficient tool for Python development. The return of active development on the Python plugin ensures that NetBeans remains a viable option for developers who prioritize speed and a structured workflow over the flashiness of modern editors. It is a testament to the enduring nature of the NetBeans platform that, even after years of neglect, it can once again serve the Python community effectively.

Instead, NetBeans is ideal for:

Getting Python running in Apache NetBeans is straightforward, though it is not always bundled by default.

She rewrote the integration. Instead of launching python.exe , she wrote a tiny Java wrapper:

That story became legend in her company. The "NetBeans Necromancer," they called her—the one who resurrected a dead IDE with bleeding-edge polyglot magic.

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