In this chapter, we introduced the NetBeans modular system and saw the benefits that this can give us. We looked at creating standalone modules that can be installed into the NetBeans IDE, and saw how to create a NetBeans code generator. We then moved on and looked at the NetBeans Platform and saw all of the benefits it gives to application developers, notably the speed of development and the use of the vast array of NetBeans features. We looked at an example application and saw how to create different windows within a Platform application.

After reading all of the chapters in this book, you should now be familiar with the different functionality provided by NetBeans as both an IDE and a platform. With this knowledge, you will now be better equipped and better enabled to develop reliable applications using one of the best Java tools available. Congratulations, and happy developing!