GitHub user madebymustafa added a comment to the discussion: How to properly set up and build Apache NetBeans from source for the first time?
To build **Apache NetBeans** from source, follow these steps: 1. Install the required JDK NetBeans currently requires **JDK 17 or later**. 2. Install Apache Ant NetBeans uses Ant as the primary build system. 3. Clone the repository ``` git clone https://github.com/apache/netbeans.git cd netbeans ``` 4. Run the build ``` ant ``` This command compiles the IDE and assembles the NetBeans platform. 5. Run NetBeans After the build completes, you can start the IDE using: ``` ./nbbuild/netbeans/bin/netbeans ``` ### Tips for contributors • Make sure `JAVA_HOME` points to the correct JDK • Running `ant clean` helps if the build fails due to cached artifacts • The `nbbuild` directory contains most of the build scripts and configuration The project documentation also includes contributor guidelines if you plan to work on modules or submit pull requests. GitHub link: https://github.com/apache/netbeans/discussions/9250#discussioncomment-16027942 ---- This is an automatically sent email for [email protected]. To unsubscribe, please send an email to: [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected] For further information about the NetBeans mailing lists, visit: https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/NETBEANS/Mailing+lists
