Greenfoot

Greenfoot: Write simulations in Java easily using a variety of intuitive tools with this handy and efficient application

Greenfoot allows you to build Java simulations for graphical programs and games in an interactive way. The IDE provides you with standard Java code and combines it with visual execution as well as a large help file which makes it a perfect application choice for beginner users as well as advanced ones.

Whether you’re looking to learn or teach programming, create games and programs, or you just want to see what kind of features this handy and absolutely free program has, Greenfoot is the application to help you out with that.

Features:

- The perfect tool to have on hand for teaching or learning Java in a visual environment.
- A simple and practical GUI that can be easily understood by computer users of all skill levels.
- Allows you to create and customize a subclass for each class with a name and image if you’d like.
- A large image library that’s been grouped into categories to ensure easy searching (animals, buildings, objects, people, etc.).
- Comes equipped with a graphics editor that allows you to create your own images if you’re unable to find anything you like in the included graphics (Alternatively, you can just add a picture that’s stored on your computer).
- An easy to understand and manage code editor that comes equipped with syntax highlighting, auto-completion, find and replace, and other commonly used IDE tools.

Requirements:
Please note that you must have a Java Development kit installed on your Windows system in order for Greenfoot to function properly.