The NetBeans open source project depends on an active community for its success. Join the network of users and developers, writers and designers, bloggers and translators who are shaping the future of the project. Everyone can make a positive contribution. Browse the list below for ways to add value to the community today!

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Develop the NetBeans IDE

Submit patches and create modules that implement new features.

Report a Bug

Tell NetBeans developers about defects and request feature enhancements.

Develop NetBeans RCP Applications

Develop modular desktop applications with the NetBeans Platform.

Test Upcoming Releases

Download the latest nightly builds and be the first to review new features.

Join Mailing Lists and Forums

Get support from the NetBeans community, offer assistance to other users, and participate in discussions.

Add Blogs to Planet NetBeans

Share your experience using the NetBeans IDE and Platform, and also read what others have to say.

Write Documentation

Do you have technical knowledge to share? The Community Docs Program will help turn your ideas into how-tos and tutorials.

Submit Media to NetBeans.TV

Upload your video, podcasts, and screencasts, and check out the latest events and projects from the NetBeans community.

Teach with the NetBeans IDE

Exchange teaching resources with other instructors and introduce students to programming with the NetBeans IDE or its BlueJ Edition.

Translate NetBeans Resources

Localize web content, the NetBeans IDE and NetBeans Platform into more languages. Make the NetBeans project accessible to users worldwide.