In computing, a plug-in (or plugin, extension, or add-on / addon) is a software component that adds a specific feature to an existing software application.

plugins

My top 5 NetBeans IDE plugins

Here at IDRsolutions most of us use NetBeans for Java development. There are loads of plugins you can get, so I thought it would be...
Bethan Palmer
1 min read

Lessons Learned Using GlassFish and NetBeans

After my talk at JavaOne2013 I felt there was some really useful material which deserved a wider audience so I have decided to use...
Nathan Howard
3 min read

6 Must Have IDE Plugins Featured at JavaOne

This week I’m at JavaOne with IDR Solutions and I recently attended a talk hosted by the developers of 6 incredibly popular IDE plug-ins....
Nathan Howard
2 min read

Where does NetBeans install your modules?

NetBeans has a nifty little plugin capability allowing you to extend the software with your own plugins. In general you can use the plugin...
Mark Stephens
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