Forte for Java stands out in its good debugging capabilities, while JDeveloper 3.2 shines in its business-logic creation features, but it is available only as part of the Oracle Internet Developer Suite. By Maggie Biggs , InfoWorld Test Center etting corporate standards for development tools can be a lot like herding cats.
Most software developers are quite particular about which tools they use.
Some developers prefer coding with a text editor, such as VI or Emacs on Unix or WordPad on Windows. Others like the productivity boost provided by the aids available in IDEs. The Bottom Line Forte for Java 2.0 Business Case Companies that leverage Sun's Forte for Java can expect their developers to be highly productive. Technology Case Forte for Java will prove a useful addition to your toolbox whether you develop on Linux, Solaris, or Windows. Built-in coding aids combined with support for the latest Java standards, HTML and XML tools, and easy database accessibility helps developers move quickly through the development cycle.