compiler

I would like to start studying for SCJP, i don't like just using the javac compiler @ my school.
So any simple compiler and development tools which is easy and small to use?

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For the exam you won't need any tool apart from the compiler and a text editor.
[ May 03, 2002: Message edited by: Jose Botella ]

If you're getting ready for the exam, I'd try getting used to using javac. That's the standard compiler that comes with JDK 1.2, which is what the exam covers.
After you're certified, you might try out some IDE's or new compilers. I hear that IBM has a compiler that goes by the name of Jikes that is really nice.
However, in order to study for the exam, I'd stick with javac. That'll set you up the best for taking the exam.
Corey

Thanks for prompt reply. So any recommendation for the compiler in window environment?

Originally posted by Corey McGlone:
If you're getting ready for the exam, I'd try getting used to using javac. That's the standard compiler that comes with JDK 1.2, which is what the exam covers.
After you're certified, you might try out some IDE's or new compilers. I hear that IBM has a compiler that goes by the name of Jikes that is really nice.
However, in order to study for the exam, I'd stick with javac. That'll set you up the best for taking the exam.
Corey

Free download JDK 1.2.2 from java.sun.com
[ May 03, 2002: Message edited by: Leif Huang ]

If you insist on using an IDE, JCreator is a nice, full-featured, small, and fast (as it is written in C+ not Java) IDE to use. Plus a free version is available.
Good Luck.