It’s out! NetBeans version 6.1, go get it

I’m sure a lot you have been waiting for this for quite a while and with all the blogging about how great NetBeans version 6.1 is, you don’t have to wait any longer. NetBeans 6.1 is now available for download.

Just to give you a glimpse of the features of NetBeans 6.1:

• the new smarter editor
• next generation of the ground-breaking GUI builder (formerly known as Project Matisse)
• visual mobile designer
• integrated profiler, and Java EE 5 support.

While some of the NetBeans 6.1 release highlights include:

• Advance JavaScript Editing Support
• Improved Performance (Up to 40% faster startup)
• Built in Spring Framework Support
• Integrated Support for RESTful Web Service Support
• New MySQL Support in Database Explorer
• Significant Ruby/JRuby Support Enhancements

Download your copy of the NetBeans 6.1 release. And as always its for free (isn’t this the greatest!)