{"id":12225,"date":"2017-07-11T10:26:02","date_gmt":"2017-07-11T15:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stackify.com\/?p=12225"},"modified":"2024-05-24T05:08:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T05:08:38","slug":"top-java-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stackify.com\/top-java-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Java Tools: 63 Tools to Power Every Phase of Java Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many know Java as one of the simplest, but most powerful (not to mention <a href=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/trendiest-programming-languages-hottest-sought-programming-languages-2017\/\">sought-after<\/a>) programming languages used by web developers. There are others who see it in the opposite light, saying that Java is a hard and more complex programming language.<\/p>\n<p>In order to execute your Java coding more effectively, there are a handful of <a href=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/whats-new-in-java-10\/\">Java<\/a> tools that web developers can use in different phases of programming\/development.\u00a0Below, we&#8217;ve listed 63 of them \u2013 the essential tools that every web developer needs in their Java toolkit. They&#8217;re listed below in no particular order, but we have categorized them to make it easy for you to find the type of Java tool you&#8217;re looking for. Click on a category below to jump to a specific section:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#JavaDevTools\">General Java Development Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#IDEs\">IDEs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Performance\">Code Analysis\/Coverage, Profiling, Logging, and App Performance Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#CI\">Continuous Integration Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Testing\">Java Testing Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Frameworks\">Java Web Frameworks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Management\">Application Servers and Application Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ArtifactManagement\">Artifact Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Languages\">Languages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#WebExtensions\">Web Extension Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#MessagingDistribution\">Messaging Distribution Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"JavaDevTools\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>General Java Development Tools<\/h2>\n<h3>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/java.com\/en\/download\/faq\/develop.xml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JDK (Java Development Kit)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12306.jpg\" alt=\" JDK (Java Development Kit)\" width=\"500\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to developing Java-based applets and applications, a necessary tool is JDK. The JDK includes the Java Runtime Environment, the Java compiler, and the Java APIs. This tool is easy to use both for new and experienced programmers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Java Runtime Environment<\/li>\n<li>Java compiler and Java APIs<\/li>\n<li>Good for beginners and professionals, alike<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> FREE<\/p>\n<h3>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/gradle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gradle<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gradle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@gradle<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12318 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12318.jpg\" alt=\"Gradle\" width=\"500\" height=\"190\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gradle is a tool that is a combination of almost everything you could need. It can help in developing anything from mobile apps to microservices and is suitable for companies from small startups to big enterprises.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build anything<\/li>\n<li>Rich API that can automate everything<\/li>\n<li>Fast<\/li>\n<li>First-class support for your IDE of choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact for a quote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. <a href=\"http:\/\/ant.apache.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apache ANT\u2122<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12310 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12310.jpg\" alt=\"Apache ANT\u2122\" width=\"500\" height=\"168\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Apache ANT\u2122 is an open source tool by Apache Software Foundation. The tool is very simple, with many features. It is a Java library and command-line tool that aims to drive processes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple<\/li>\n<li>Automate tasks<\/li>\n<li>Java library, command-line tool<\/li>\n<li>Built-in tasks that allow you to compile, assemble, test and run Java applications<\/li>\n<li>Can be used to pilot any type of process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/cucumber.io\/docs\/reference\/jvm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cucumber-JVM<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cucumberbdd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@cucumberbdd<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12325 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12325.jpg\" alt=\"Cucumber-JVM\" width=\"500\" height=\"117\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cucumber-JVM is a Cucumber implementation for the most popular JVM languages. It consists of several modules that are downloadable from public maven repo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It supports different JVM languages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. <a href=\"http:\/\/jd.benow.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JD-GUI<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12289 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12289.jpg\" alt=\"JD-GUI\" width=\"500\" height=\"58\" \/><\/p>\n<p>JD-GUI is a graphical utility that exhibits Java source codes of &#8220;.class&#8221; files.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast Java decompiler<\/li>\n<li>Intuitive design<\/li>\n<li>Easy navigation<\/li>\n<li>Search function and general options<\/li>\n<li>Ending note<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. <a href=\"http:\/\/hibernate.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hibernate<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hibernate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@hibernate<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12297 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12297.jpg\" alt=\"Hibernate\" width=\"500\" height=\"63\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hibernate is a popular persistence API\/Object relational mapping (ORM) Java tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Domain model persistence for relational databases<\/li>\n<li>Full-text search for your domain model<\/li>\n<li>Annotation based constraints for your domain model<\/li>\n<li>Domain model persistence for NoSQL datastores<\/li>\n<li>Command line tools and IDE plugins for your Hibernate usages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact for a quote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>7. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oracle.com\/technetwork\/java\/javase\/documentation\/index-jsp-135444.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Javadoc<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Oracle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Oracle<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12286 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12286.jpg\" alt=\"Javadoc\" width=\"500\" height=\"134\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Javadoc is an API documentation-generating tool in HTML format that works through doc comments in source code. It is offered by Oracle and is free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doclets API<\/li>\n<li>Taglet API<\/li>\n<li>MIF Doclet<\/li>\n<li>DocCheck Doclet<\/li>\n<li>Exclude Doclet<\/li>\n<li>Doclet Toolkit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact for a quote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysql.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MySQL<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mysql\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@mysql<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12299.jpg\" alt=\"MySQL\" width=\"500\" height=\"179\" \/><\/p>\n<p>MySQL is one of the most popular open source databases. It is also supported and trusted by Oracle Corporation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cross-platform support<\/li>\n<li>Update-able views<\/li>\n<li>Stored procedures, using a procedural language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard: $2,000<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise: $5,000<\/li>\n<li>Cluster CGE: $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.docker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Docker<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/docker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@docker<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12280 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12280.jpg\" alt=\"Docker\" width=\"500\" height=\"145\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Docker is a leading software container platform. It is used to eliminate &#8220;works on my machine&#8221; problems when collaborating on code with other parties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Package dependencies with apps in Docker containers for portability and predictability<\/li>\n<li>Works with any stack<\/li>\n<li>Better team collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Ready for production<\/li>\n<li>Extensible and flexible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Docker Community Edition (CE) \u2013 FREE<\/li>\n<li>Docker Enterprise Edition (EE)\n<ul>\n<li>Basic \u2013 Starting at $750 per node \/ per year<\/li>\n<li>Standard \u2013 Starting at $1500 per node \/ per year<\/li>\n<li>Advanced \u2013 Starting at $2000 per node \/ per year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>10. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vmware.com\/asean.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VMWare<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VMware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@VMware<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12281 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12281.jpg\" alt=\"VMWare\" width=\"500\" height=\"173\" \/><\/p>\n<p>VMWare is a virtualization tool that allows users to partition a single physical server into multiple virtual machines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>vSphere that features VMotion &#8211; moved running virtual machines (VMs) from one server to another<\/li>\n<li>vSphere with Operations Management<\/li>\n<li>VMware Integrated OpenStack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial<\/li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/store.vmware.com\/store\/vmware\/en_US\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VMware Store<\/a> for pricing details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/grails.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Grails<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/grailsframework\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@grailsframework<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12285 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12285.jpg\" alt=\"The Grails\" width=\"500\" height=\"135\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Grails is previously known as Groovy on Grails. It is a programming framework based on Groovy, for the JVM built on top of Spring Boot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smooth Java integration<\/li>\n<li>Domain-specific languages<\/li>\n<li>Plugins<\/li>\n<li>IDE Support<\/li>\n<li>Integrated ORM\/NoSQL support<\/li>\n<li>Powerful view technology<\/li>\n<li>Spring-powered dependency injection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"IDEs\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>IDEs<\/h2>\n<h3>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetbrains.com\/idea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IntelliJ IDEA 13.1<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jetbrains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@JetBrains<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12308 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12308.jpg\" alt=\"IntelliJ IDEA 13.1\" width=\"500\" height=\"216\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For the Editor or IDE, IntelliJ IDEA was reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroturnaround.com\/rebellabs\/java-tools-and-technologies-landscape-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RebelLabs Java Tools and Technologies Landscape<\/a> as the top IDE in 2016. IntelliJ IDEA has helped many developers come up with innovative Java solutions. It is designed to maximize developer productivity and is a Java tool that makes the experience more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can help boost productivity with the use of &#8220;Smart Code Completion&#8221; and &#8220;On-the-fly Code Analysis&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Advanced support for web and mobile development<\/li>\n<li>Deep intelligence<\/li>\n<li>Framework-specific assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE trial<\/li>\n<li>New Subscription\n<ul>\n<li>IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate\n<ul>\n<li>US $ 499.00 \/1st year<\/li>\n<li>US $ 399.00 \/2nd year<\/li>\n<li>US $ 299.00 \/3rd yr onwards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>All Products Pack\n<ul>\n<li>US $ 649.00 \/1st year<\/li>\n<li>US $ 519.00 \/2nd year<\/li>\n<li>US $ 389.00 \/3rd yr onwards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Special Price for Perpetual License Holders* (20% off)\n<ul>\n<li>IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate\n<ul>\n<li>US $ 399.00 \/year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>All Products Pack\n<ul>\n<li>US $ 519.00 \/1st year<\/li>\n<li>US $ 389.00 \/2nd year<\/li>\n<li>US $ 389.00 \/3rd yr onwards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>13. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eclipse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eclipse IDE<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EclipseFdn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@EclipseFdn<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12307.jpg\" alt=\"Eclipse IDE\" width=\"500\" height=\"217\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Eclipse is another top IDE tool as reported on the <a href=\"https:\/\/static.dzone.com\/uvej\/index.html#p=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DZone Guide to the Java Ecosystem, 2015 edition<\/a>. Many developers prefer Eclipse because of the amount of assistance that it can provide when it comes to code completion, refactoring and syntax checking. Overall, Eclipse, is also a great open source community of Tools, Projects, and Collaborative Working Groups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free and open source<\/li>\n<li>Code completion assistance<\/li>\n<li>Refactoring and syntax checking assistance<\/li>\n<li>Java Development Tools project (JDT) with plug-ins<\/li>\n<li>Language combination support (C\/C++ and PHP IDE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> FREE<\/p>\n<h3>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/netbeans.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NetBeans<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/netbeans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@netbeans<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12314 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12314.jpg\" alt=\"NetBeans\" width=\"500\" height=\"155\" \/><\/p>\n<p>NetBeans is another top-notch IDE tool that is both free and open source. It features converters, editors, and code analyzers. It has a worldwide community of users and developers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Java, JavaScript, HTML5, PHP, C\/C++, and more<\/li>\n<li>Converters<\/li>\n<li>Fast and smart code editing<\/li>\n<li>Code analyzers<\/li>\n<li>Static analysis that can help you write bug-free code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>15. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oracle.com\/technetwork\/developer-tools\/jdev\/overview\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oracle Jdeveloper<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jdeveloper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@jdeveloper<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12313 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12313.jpg\" alt=\" Oracle Jdeveloper\" width=\"500\" height=\"198\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Oracle JDeveloper is a free IDE that can help you create Service Oriented Architecture with Java, or Java Enterprise Edition applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete end-to-end development for Oracle&#8217;s platform and Oracle&#8217;s applications<\/li>\n<li>They offer many resources, demos, training, tutorials<\/li>\n<li>Discussion forum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"Performance\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Code Analysis\/Coverage, Profiling, Logging, and App Performance Tools<\/h2>\n<h3>16. <a href=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/retrace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Retrace<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Stackify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Stackify<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12414\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/retrace-screenshot-12414.jpg\" alt=\"Retrace \" width=\"500\" height=\"218\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What could be better than a debugging tool that works seamlessly with your existing processes? Enter Retrace, Stackify&#8217;s APM that combines errors, logs, metrics, and monitoring in a single suite of tools to supercharge your application performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combines logs, errors, and APM<\/li>\n<li>Structured\/semantic logging<\/li>\n<li>Advanced searching and filtering capabilities<\/li>\n<li>View and search custom log properties<\/li>\n<li>Automatic color-coding to draw attention to errors and warnings<\/li>\n<li>Tracking and reporting on where your log messages originated in your code<\/li>\n<li>Detailed traces on web requests and transactions<\/li>\n<li>View full application error details<\/li>\n<li>Explore all your logging fields<\/li>\n<li>Log analytics<\/li>\n<li>Real-time <a href=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/13-ways-to-tail-a-log-file-on-windows-unix\/\">log tailing<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use tags (highlighted in your logs)<\/li>\n<li>Supports a variety of application and server logs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/pricing\/\">Cost<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexible pricing based on traffic volume<\/li>\n<li>Start a <a href=\"https:\/\/s1.stackify.com\/account\/createclient\/\">free trial\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>17. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.overops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OverOps<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/overopshq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@overopshq<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12411\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/overops-screenshot-12411.jpg\" alt=\"OverOps\" width=\"500\" height=\"218\" \/><\/p>\n<p>OverOps answers all the important questions that run through your mind when your code breaks (when? why?). It has a lightweight macro-agent that detects when your code breaks, notifies your team in real-time about where the break occurred and what variable state caused it, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proactively detect when deployments produce errors<\/li>\n<li>Avoid release delays by mitigating production issues<\/li>\n<li>Find root cause in production with full source code and variables<\/li>\n<li>See variables behind any log error<\/li>\n<li>Real-time alerts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lite: Free forever,\u00a01 User \/ 1 JVM<\/li>\n<li>Pro:\u00a0$109\/month per JVM with annual plan, up to 25 users<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise: Contact for a quote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>18. <a href=\"https:\/\/mmonit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monit<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12412\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/monit-screenshot-12412.jpg\" alt=\"Monit\" width=\"500\" height=\"218\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Monit offers easy, proactive monitoring for Unix systems, as well as network and cloud services. Monit makes it simple to conduct automatic maintenance and recovery. Think of Monit like your personal Unix &#8220;watchdog.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conducts automatic maintenance and repairs when errors arise<\/li>\n<li>Monitors process characteristics, so you always know how much memory is being used<\/li>\n<li>Works across your Unix framework<\/li>\n<li>Modern, clean user interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5 Hosts:\u00a0\u20ac 65<\/li>\n<li>10 Hosts:\u00a0\u20ac 129<\/li>\n<li>20 Hosts:\u00a0\u20ac 229<\/li>\n<li>50 Hosts:\u00a0\u20ac 349<\/li>\n<li>100 Hosts:\u00a0\u20ac 499<\/li>\n<li>1,000 Hosts:\u00a0\u20ac 699<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>19. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourkit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YourKit<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/yourkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@yourkit<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12312 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12312.jpg\" alt=\"YourKit\" width=\"500\" height=\"136\" \/><\/p>\n<p>YourKit is one of the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/exploring-java-9-module-system-and-reactive-streams\/\">Java<\/a> profiling tools on the market. It is known as having the most innovative and intelligent tools for profiling Java and .NET applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Profile any SE or <a href=\"\/how-to-build-microservices-with-java-ee-and-jbossforge\/\">EE<\/a> application, server, technology and framework<\/li>\n<li>Can be used with multiple platforms<\/li>\n<li>For teams and companies of any size<\/li>\n<li>All-in-one profiler<\/li>\n<li>Developer friendly environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Per-seat license\n<ul>\n<li>1 year of basic support\n<ul>\n<li>Single license $499 \/ \u20ac459<\/li>\n<li>5-License pack $1,399 \/ \u20ac1,289<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>1 year of advanced support\n<ul>\n<li>Single license $649 \/ \u20ac599<\/li>\n<li>5-License pack $1,819 \/ \u20ac1,679<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>2 years of advanced support\n<ul>\n<li>Single license $999 \/ \u20ac919<\/li>\n<li>5-License pack $2,800 \/ \u20ac2,579<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Floating license\n<ul>\n<li>1 year of basic support\n<ul>\n<li>Single license $2,499 \/ \u20ac2,299<\/li>\n<li>5-License pack $2,999 \/ \u20ac2,759<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>1 year of advanced support\n<ul>\n<li>Single license $3,250 \/ \u20ac2,990<\/li>\n<li>5-License pack $3,899 \/ \u20ac3,589<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>2 years of advanced support\n<ul>\n<li>Single license $5,000 \/ \u20ac4,600<\/li>\n<li>5-License pack $6,000 \/ \u20ac5,520<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise license (contact for a quote)<\/li>\n<li>Academic license\n<ul>\n<li>1 year of basic support\n<ul>\n<li>Per-seat license $99<\/li>\n<li>Institution-wide license $999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Open source project license (contact for a quote)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>20. <a href=\"http:\/\/findbugs.sourceforge.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FindBugs\u2122<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/findbugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@FindBugs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12311 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12311.jpg\" alt=\"FindBugs\u2122\" width=\"500\" height=\"137\" \/><\/p>\n<p>FindBugs is a static code analysis tool looking for bugs in Java code. It is distributed under the Lesser GNU Public License.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy to use<\/li>\n<li>Simple way to look for bugs in Java code<\/li>\n<li>Free software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>21. <a href=\"http:\/\/maven.apache.org\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apache Maven<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ASFMavenProject\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ASFMavenProject<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12309 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12309.jpg\" alt=\"Apache Maven\" width=\"500\" height=\"171\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Apache Maven is a software project management and comprehension tool that is best known for dependency management, build actions, debugging and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can manage project&#8217;s build, reporting, and documentation from central information<\/li>\n<li>Simple project setup<\/li>\n<li>Consistent usage across all projects<\/li>\n<li>Dependency management including automatic updating, dependency closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>22. <a href=\"http:\/\/jrat.sourceforge.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JRat (Java Runtime Analysis Toolkit)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12315 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12315.jpg\" alt=\"JRat (Java Runtime Analysis Toolkit)\" width=\"500\" height=\"116\" \/><\/p>\n<p>JRat or the Java Runtime Analysis Toolkit is a tool that can measure an application&#8217;s performance. You can then identify possible problems that can affect application performance with the use of this tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitors an application&#8217;s execution<\/li>\n<li>Persistent performance measurements<\/li>\n<li>Data can be viewed and analyzed on JRat Desktop (Swing application)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>23. <a href=\"https:\/\/visualvm.github.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VisualVM<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/visualvm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@visualvm<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12296 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12296.jpg\" alt=\"VisualVM\" width=\"500\" height=\"134\" \/><\/p>\n<p>VisualVM is Java profiling tool, which is designed for both development and production time use. It is lightweight and an all-in-one Java troubleshooting tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It monitors and troubleshoots applications running on Java 1.4+<\/li>\n<li>Fits the requirements of application developers, end users, quality engineers, and system administrators<\/li>\n<li>Displays local and remote Java processes<\/li>\n<li>Displays process configuration and environment<\/li>\n<li>It can monitor process performance and memory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>24. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonarqube.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SonarQube<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SonarQube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@SonarQube<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12300 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12300.jpg\" alt=\"SonarQube\" width=\"500\" height=\"205\" \/><\/p>\n<p>SonarQube is a leading static code analysis tool. It is an entire platform for code quality analysis, syntax checking and code metrics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Entire platform for code quality analysis, syntax checking and code metrics<\/li>\n<li>Write clean code<\/li>\n<li>DevOps Integration<\/li>\n<li>Centralize Quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact for pricing information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>25. Clover<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/atlassian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@atlassian<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12320 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12320.jpg\" alt=\"Clover\" width=\"500\" height=\"210\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Atlassian&#8217;s Clover is a tool that provides Java and Groovy code coverage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Java and Groovy code coverage<\/li>\n<li>Free to open source projects<\/li>\n<li>Source code instrumentation technique that can collect code metrics<\/li>\n<li>Historical reporting<\/li>\n<li>Command-line tool set<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>26. <a href=\"https:\/\/logging.apache.org\/log4j\/2.x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Log4j<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12305 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12305.jpg\" alt=\"Log4j\" width=\"500\" height=\"105\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Log4j is the leading logging library framework. The new version of the tool offers significant improvements over its predecessor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>API Separation<\/li>\n<li>Improved Performance<\/li>\n<li>Support for multiple APIs<\/li>\n<li>Avoid lock-in<\/li>\n<li>Automatic Reloading of Configurations<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Filtering<\/li>\n<li>Plugin Architecture<\/li>\n<li>Property Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>27. <a href=\"http:\/\/checkstyle.sourceforge.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Checkstyle<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/checkstyle_java\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@checkstyle_java<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12301.jpg\" alt=\"Checkstyle\" width=\"500\" height=\"125\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Checkstyle is a leading syntax checking tool. It is a development tool that can help programmers write Java code that follows coding standards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Highly configurable<\/li>\n<li>Can be made to support any coding standard<\/li>\n<li>Can check many aspects of source code<\/li>\n<li>Can find class design problems or method design problems<\/li>\n<li>Has the ability to check code layout and formatting issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>28. <a href=\"http:\/\/cobertura.github.io\/cobertura\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cobertura<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12287 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12287.jpg\" alt=\"Cobertura\" width=\"500\" height=\"71\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cobertura is a code coverage utility for Java. This Java tool helps calculate the percentage of code accessed by tests. It is free to use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coverage annotations &#8211; it allows people to add a Java 6 annotation<\/li>\n<li>Ant Task Reference<\/li>\n<li>Works through command-line or via ant tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>29. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ej-technologies.com\/download\/jprofiler\/trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JProfiler<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12278 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12278.jpg\" alt=\" JProfiler\" width=\"500\" height=\"196\" \/><\/p>\n<p>JProfiler is a tool for Java profiling, combining CPU, Memory and Thread profiling into one application. It is offered by ej-technologies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Live profiling of a local session<\/li>\n<li>Live profiling of a remote session<\/li>\n<li>Offline profiling and triggers<\/li>\n<li>Snapshot comparisons<\/li>\n<li>Viewing an HPROF snapshot<\/li>\n<li>Request tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard:\u00a0$593.81<\/li>\n<li>License with 1 year of Support &amp; Upgrades: $830.62<\/li>\n<li>Academic:\u00a0$236.81<\/li>\n<li>View other licensing options <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ej-technologies.com\/buy\/jprofiler\/select?showVat=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>30. <a href=\"https:\/\/zeroturnaround.com\/software\/xrebel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">XRebel<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zeroturnaround\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@zeroturnaround<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12279 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12279.jpg\" alt=\"XRebel\" width=\"500\" height=\"198\" \/><\/p>\n<p>XRebel is a tool for Java web application development time profiler. It supports real-time performance insights that can be very helpful for developers looking to find and fix any issues early on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Real-time feedback<\/li>\n<li>Always on<\/li>\n<li>Made for development<\/li>\n<li>Track down hidden exceptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE trial<\/li>\n<li>$365 for annual license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"CI\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Continuous Integration Tools<\/h2>\n<h3>31. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlassian.com\/software\/bamboo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bamboo<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/atlassian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@atlassian<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12277 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12277.jpg\" alt=\"Bamboo\" width=\"500\" height=\"159\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bamboo is a continuous integration (CI) server by Atlassian to build, test and deploy code.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tech stack<\/li>\n<li>Deployment projects<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated agents<\/li>\n<li>Visibility<\/li>\n<li>Parallel tests<\/li>\n<li>Docker agents<\/li>\n<li>Triggers<\/li>\n<li>Quarantine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE for 30 days<\/li>\n<li>Small teams \u2013 $10\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 10 jobs<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited local agents<\/li>\n<li>No remote agents<\/li>\n<li>All proceeds are donated to the Room to Read charity!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Growing teams\n<ul>\n<li>$800 for Unlimited jobs, Unlimited local agents, 1 remote agent<\/li>\n<li>$2,200 for Unlimited jobs, Unlimited local agents, 5 remote agents<\/li>\n<li>$4,000 for Unlimited jobs, Unlimited local agents, 10 remote agents<\/li>\n<li>$8,000 for Unlimited jobs, Unlimited local agents, 25 remote agents<\/li>\n<li>$8,000 for Unlimited jobs, Unlimited local agents, 25 remote agents<\/li>\n<li>$16,000 for Unlimited jobs, Unlimited local agents, 100 remote agents<\/li>\n<li>$40,000 for Unlimited jobs, Unlimited local agents, 250 remote agents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>32. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetbrains.com\/teamcity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TeamCity<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/teamcity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@teamcity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12283 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12283.jpg\" alt=\"TeamCity\" width=\"500\" height=\"187\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A build management and continuous integration server tool for Java, TeamCity is offered by JetBrains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Feature branches with Git or Mercurial<\/li>\n<li>Easy to scale<\/li>\n<li>Good customer support<\/li>\n<li>Continuous integration server<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE for 20 build configurations<\/li>\n<li>Build Agent License: $?299.00<\/li>\n<li>Pricing for Enterprise Server Licenses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetbrains.com\/teamcity\/buy\/#license-type=new-license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>33. <a href=\"https:\/\/jenkins.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jenkins<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jenkinsci\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@jenkinsci<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12410\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/jenkins-screenshot-12410.jpg\" alt=\"Jenkins\" width=\"500\" height=\"236\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jenkins is the leading open source automation server and a clear leader in Java continuous integration. It can be used as a simple CI server or turned into a complete continuous delivery hub for any project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-contained and ready to run<\/li>\n<li>Easily configurable web interface<\/li>\n<li>Detects errors on the fly<\/li>\n<li>Hundreds of plugins for seamless integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> FREE<br \/>\n<a name=\"Testing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Java Testing Tools<\/h2>\n<h3>34. <a href=\"http:\/\/junit.org\/junit5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Junit<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/junitteam?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@junitteam<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12317 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12317.jpg\" alt=\"Junit\" width=\"500\" height=\"173\" \/><\/p>\n<p>JUnit is a framework that helps write repeatable tests. It is considered to be one of the top testing frameworks out there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple unit test tool<\/li>\n<li>You can test one block of code at a time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>35. <a href=\"http:\/\/jmeter.apache.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apache JMeter\u2122<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ApacheJMeter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ApacheJMeter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12316 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12316.jpg\" alt=\"Apache JMeter\u2122\" width=\"500\" height=\"102\" \/><\/p>\n<p>JMeter is an instance of open source software, and a 100% pure Java application for <a href=\"\/what-is-load-testing\/\">load testing<\/a>. This testing tool measures the functional behavior and performance of websites, web services, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy to understand GUI<\/li>\n<li>Easier test plan building, and application debugging<\/li>\n<li>Open source<\/li>\n<li>Ability to load and performance test different applications\/server\/protocol types<\/li>\n<li>Full featured Test IDE<\/li>\n<li>Command-line mode<\/li>\n<li>Complete and ready to present dynamic HTML report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>36. <a href=\"http:\/\/site.mockito.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mockito<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MockitoJava\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@MockitoJava<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12319 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12319.jpg\" alt=\"Mockito\" width=\"500\" height=\"154\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mockito is one of the developer-favorites when it comes to Java mocking frameworks. It allows you to write tests with a clean and simple API.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Produce readable, clean tests, and verification errors<\/li>\n<li>Stub method calls<\/li>\n<li>Verify interactions<\/li>\n<li>Slim API<\/li>\n<li>Natural mocking when TDD-ing Java code<\/li>\n<li>Similar syntax to EasyMock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>37. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seleniumhq.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Selenium<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SeleniumHQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@SeleniumHQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12324 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12324.jpg\" alt=\"Selenium\" width=\"500\" height=\"138\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Selenium is an automated browser web testing Java tool. Most developers use this tool to test frameworks in large-scale web application testing. Web-based administration tasks can also be automated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose between Selenium WebDriver or IDE<\/li>\n<li>Runs in many browsers and operating systems<\/li>\n<li>Can be controlled by many programming languages and testing frameworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>38. <a href=\"http:\/\/spockframework.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spock<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/spockframework\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@spockframework<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12298 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12298.jpg\" alt=\"Spock\" width=\"500\" height=\"140\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Spock is another behavior-driven development (BDD) testing tool which can support JVM language Java and Groovy. It is also an enterprise-ready specification framework.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enterprise-ready specification framework<\/li>\n<li>Highly expressive specification language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact for pricing info<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>39. <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/google\/guice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Guice<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12304 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12304.jpg\" alt=\" Google Guice\" width=\"500\" height=\"109\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Google&#8217;s Guide (pronounced as &#8220;juice&#8221;) is a popular dependency injection tool. It is a lightweight framework for Java 6 and above.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enables you to wire together and test objects with less effort<\/li>\n<li>Can use annotations when binding type is not sufficient<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"Frameworks\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Java Web Frameworks<\/h2>\n<h3>40. <a href=\"https:\/\/angularjs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AngularJS<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/angular\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@angular<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12321 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12321.jpg\" alt=\" AngularJS\" width=\"500\" height=\"177\" \/><\/p>\n<p>AngularJS is a Java web framework with HTML that is great for declaring static documents. It is also fully extensible and can work well with other libraries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can extend HTML vocabulary for application<\/li>\n<li>Fully extensible and works well with other libraries<\/li>\n<li>Features can be modified or replaced<\/li>\n<li>Add controls<\/li>\n<li>Create components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact for pricing info<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>41. <a href=\"https:\/\/spring.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spring MVC<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/springcentral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@springcentral<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12322 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12322.jpg\" alt=\"Spring MVC\" width=\"500\" height=\"226\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another top Java web framework, Spring MVC, provides mode-view-controller architecture and ready components. These can be used to develop web applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dispatches requests to handlers<\/li>\n<li>Configurable handle mapping, local, time zone, view resolution, theme resolution, and more<\/li>\n<li>Offers wide range of flexible handling method<\/li>\n<li>Clear separation of roles<\/li>\n<li>Adaptability, non-intrusiveness, and flexibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact for pricing information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>42. <a href=\"https:\/\/vaadin.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vaadin<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vaadin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@vaadin<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12284 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12284.jpg\" alt=\"Vaadin\" width=\"500\" height=\"145\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Vaadin is another open-source web framework that works for rich internet applications. It features server-side architecture, which makes the majority of logic to run on the servers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One language for the whole application<\/li>\n<li>Extensible with Java and HTML5<\/li>\n<li>UI logic is right next to the data<\/li>\n<li>Strong abstraction of web technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"Management\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Application Servers and Application Management<\/h2>\n<h3>43. <a href=\"http:\/\/tomcat.apache.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apache Tomcat\u00ae<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheApacheTomcat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheApacheTomcat<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12323 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12323.jpg\" alt=\"Apache Tomcat\u00ae\" width=\"500\" height=\"58\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Apache Tomcat\u00ae is one of the most used Java application servers out there. It an open-source implementation of the Java Servlet, JavaServe Pages, Java Expression Language, and Java WebSocket technologies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Powers numerous large-scale<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight app server<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>44.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.oracle.com\/technetwork\/middleware\/weblogic\/overview\/index-085209.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WebLogic<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Oracle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Oracle<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12294 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12294.jpg\" alt=\"WebLogic\" width=\"500\" height=\"164\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another popular Java tool by Oracle is the WebLogic Server. It is considered to be the best application server for building and deploying enterprise Java EE applications in the industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Helps lower cost of operations<\/li>\n<li>Helps in enhancing scalability<\/li>\n<li>Based on standardized, modular components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact for pricing information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>45. <a href=\"http:\/\/www-03.ibm.com\/software\/products\/en\/appserv-was\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WebSphere<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IBMWebSphere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@IBMWebSphere<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12295 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12295.jpg\" alt=\"WebSphere\" width=\"500\" height=\"139\" \/><\/p>\n<p>IBM&#8217;s WebSphere in an application server that allows you to optimize, create and connect applications on-premise, and on the cloud.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimize application infrastructure to reduce cost<\/li>\n<li>Connect existing Java applications to the cloud and unlock new value with API lifecycle management and cloud services<\/li>\n<li>Create and deploy cloud-native and web-based apps<\/li>\n<li>Migration support<\/li>\n<li>TCO Calculator<\/li>\n<li>Analyst Report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE Community Edition<\/li>\n<li>Contact for pricing information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>46. <a href=\"http:\/\/wildfly.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WildFly<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WildFlyAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@WildFlyAS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12292 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12292.jpg\" alt=\"WildFly\" width=\"500\" height=\"206\" \/><\/p>\n<p>WildFly is application management framework that is known for being lightweight and flexible. It helps with building applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast startup<\/li>\n<li>Ultimate web performance and scalability<\/li>\n<li>Memory diet (lightweight)<\/li>\n<li>Customizable runtime<\/li>\n<li>Unified configuration and management<\/li>\n<li>Domain and standalone management<\/li>\n<li>Supports latest standards and technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>47. <a href=\"https:\/\/glassfish.java.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GlassFish<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/glassfish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@glassfish<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12276 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12276.jpg\" alt=\"GlassFish\" width=\"500\" height=\"139\" \/><\/p>\n<p>GlashFish is an open-source application server project by Sun Microsystems for the Java EE platform. It is now sponsored by Oracle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Issue tracker<\/li>\n<li>Documentation<\/li>\n<li>GlassFish Source Code repository<\/li>\n<li>IDEs<\/li>\n<li>Forum and mailing list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>48. <a href=\"http:\/\/mesos.apache.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mesos<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ApacheMesos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ApacheMesos<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12282 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12282.jpg\" alt=\"Mesos\" width=\"500\" height=\"184\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mesos is an open source software solution that sits between the application layer and operating system to make it easier to deploy and manage applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abstracts CPU, memory, storage, and other compute resources away from machines<\/li>\n<li>Linear scalability<\/li>\n<li>High availability<\/li>\n<li>Containers<\/li>\n<li>Two-level scheduling<\/li>\n<li>APIs<\/li>\n<li>Web UI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact for pricing info<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>49. <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.redhat.com\/products\/eap\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JBoss EAP<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rhdevelopers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@rhdevelopers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12293 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12293.jpg\" alt=\"JBoss EAP\" width=\"500\" height=\"169\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Red Hat&#8217;s JBoss EAP (Enterprise Application Platform) is used for hosting apps. It provides an innovative modular, powerful management and automation, cloud-ready architecture and world-class developer productivity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Innovative\/modular<\/li>\n<li>Cloud-ready architecture<\/li>\n<li>Powerful management and automation<\/li>\n<li>High availability clustering<\/li>\n<li>Distributed caching<\/li>\n<li>Messaging and transaction and full web services stack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<li>Contact for pricing info for support subscriptions and production use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"ArtifactManagement\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Artifact Management<\/h2>\n<h3>50. Sonatype Nexus<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sonatype\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@sonatype<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12302 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12302.jpg\" alt=\"Sonatype Nexus\" width=\"500\" height=\"78\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sonatype Nexus is one of the leading artifact management Java tools. It is a repository manager that allows you to proxy, collect and manage dependencies so that it is easier to collect JARs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Automate and Scale DevOps<\/li>\n<li>Nexus Firewall<\/li>\n<li>Nexus Repository<\/li>\n<li>Nexus Lifecycle<\/li>\n<li>Docker<\/li>\n<li>Component Search<\/li>\n<li>Maven, Java, .NET, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<li>Nexus Pro\n<ul>\n<li>Repository Pro\n<ul>\n<li>Active\/Active high available &#8211; built-in start at $1200\/year<\/li>\n<li>Repository health check &#8211; built-in starts at $1200\/year<\/li>\n<li>Universal component support &#8211; Free in OSS Version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Artifactory Pro\n<ul>\n<li>Active\/Active high available &#8211; Upgrade to Pro Enterprise starts at $29,500\/year<\/li>\n<li>Repository health check &#8211; Upgrade to Pro X + 3rd Party tools starts at $14,000\/year<\/li>\n<li>Universal component support &#8211; Upgrade to Pro Edition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>51. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jfrog.com\/artifactory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JFrog Artifactory<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jfrog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@jfrog<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12303 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12303.jpg\" alt=\"JFrog Artifactory\" width=\"500\" height=\"178\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another top-notch management option is the JFrog Artifactory. This tool is said to be the world&#8217;s only universal artifact repository manager. It fully supports software packages created by any language or technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Download blocking<\/li>\n<li>Log Analytics<\/li>\n<li>PHP Composer<\/li>\n<li>Xray Integration<\/li>\n<li>Distribution repository<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free trial for all<\/li>\n<li>JFrog Pro Edition &#8211; $2,950<\/li>\n<li>SaaS Version (contact for a quote)<\/li>\n<li>JFrog Enterprise Edition starting with 3 servers &#8211; $29,500 (contact for a quote)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"Languages\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Languages<\/h2>\n<h3>52. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.groovy-lang.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Groovy<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ApacheGroovy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@ApacheGroovy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12288 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12288.jpg\" alt=\"Groovy\" width=\"500\" height=\"173\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Groovy is a multi-faceted language for the Java platform. It is a powerful and dynamic language. It also has static-typing and static compilation capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Flat learning curve<\/li>\n<li>Smooth Java integration<\/li>\n<li>Vibrant and rich ecosystem<\/li>\n<li>Closure, builders, runtime and compile-time meta-programming, functional programming, and more<\/li>\n<li>Domain-specific languages<\/li>\n<li>Scripting and testing glue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>53. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scala-lang.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scala<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/scala_lang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@scala_lang<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12290 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12290.jpg\" alt=\"Scala\" width=\"500\" height=\"159\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Scala is short for &#8220;Scalable Language.&#8221; You can use it by typing one-line expressions and observing the results. Some developers say that this tool feels like a scripting language.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seamless Java Interop<\/li>\n<li>Type Inference<\/li>\n<li>Flexible<\/li>\n<li>Pattern matching<\/li>\n<li>Concurrency and distribution<\/li>\n<li>Higher-order functions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>54. <a href=\"https:\/\/kotlinlang.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kotlin<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kotlin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@kotlin<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12291 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/java-tools-12291.jpg\" alt=\"Kotlin\" width=\"500\" height=\"196\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kotlin is a statically typed programming language for the JVM, Android, and browser.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It can reduce the amount of boilerplate code you need to write<\/li>\n<li>Safe<\/li>\n<li>Versatile<\/li>\n<li>Interoperable<\/li>\n<li>Command-line compiler or first-class IDE support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"WebExtensions\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Web Extension Tools<\/h2>\n<h3>55. <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/responsive-web-design-tes\/enhcpefphhaiikpobimgcakinhabgiib?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Responsive Web Design Tester<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12415\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/responsive-web-design-tester-screenshot-12415.jpg\" alt=\"Responsive Web Design Tester\" width=\"500\" height=\"218\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A Google Chrome add-on for quickly and easily testing your responsive website to find out exactly how it looks and functions on your users&#8217; devices, Responsive Web Design Tester is a must-have tool for your Java developer toolkit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accounts for browsers and browser size for popular devices<\/li>\n<li>See the dimensions of your responsive website exactly as they&#8217;ll appear<\/li>\n<li>Add your own device to find out how your responsive site works<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> FREE (<a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/responsive-web-design-tes\/enhcpefphhaiikpobimgcakinhabgiib?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">add to Chrome<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>56. <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/window-resizer\/kkelicaakdanhinjdeammmilcgefonfh?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Window Resizer<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12416\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/window-resizer-screenshot-12416.jpg\" alt=\"Windows Resizer\" width=\"500\" height=\"312\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another Google Chrome add-on, Window Resizer lets you see how your design looks on other screen sizes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Test your layout on different, customized browser resolutions and sizes<\/li>\n<li>Resize the browser window to emulate various screen resolutions<\/li>\n<li>Set the window\u2019s width, height, position, and preset icon to specific dimensions<\/li>\n<li>Customizable global key shortcuts<\/li>\n<li>Export and import settings to other computers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> FREE (<a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/window-resizer\/kkelicaakdanhinjdeammmilcgefonfh?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">add to Chrome<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>57. JavaScript Deobfuscator<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12417\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/javascript-deobfuscator-screenshot-12417.jpg\" alt=\"JavaScript Deobfuscator\" width=\"500\" height=\"218\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A helpful add-on for the Firefox browser, JavaScript Deobfuscator shows you what JavaScript is running on a web page. It&#8217;s a helpful tool when JavaScript is obfuscated or simply too large to browse easily.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Detect and deobfuscate\u00a0obscure, unintelligible, or generated on the fly JavaScript on any page<\/li>\n<li>View\u00a0complete scripts the JavaScript engine is compiling and executing as they occur<\/li>\n<li>Workaround any tricks developers have in place to prevent you from viewing JavaScript<\/li>\n<li>Find out what&#8217;s happening on the backend during page reloading<\/li>\n<li>Click around to find out what codes are triggered by your actions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> FREE (add to Firefox)<\/p>\n<h3>58.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wappalyzer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wappalyzer<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Wappalyzer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Wappalyzer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12418\" src=\"https:\/\/stackify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/wappalyzer-screenshot-12418.jpg\" alt=\"Wappalyzer\" width=\"500\" height=\"218\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wappalyzer is an add-on that&#8217;s available for both Chrome and Firefox that lets you see what technologies websites are using.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognizes over 1,000 web applications in 52 categories<\/li>\n<li>Dig deep into the inner-workings of successful websites<\/li>\n<li>Make sure to manually opt out if you don&#8217;t want Wappalyzer to collect data on your app usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>FREE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/wappalyzer\/gppongmhjkpfnbhagpmjfkannfbllamg?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Add to Chrome<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Add to Firefox<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>59. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greasespot.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener 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