There are a number of great Java build tools from which to choose when working on enterprise projects. But for those looking for the best Java build tool around, Maven makes a great deal of sense.

And in response to user feedback, the company is returning the option to customize settings when importing Maven projects. "IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate currently allows you to run Java applications, JUnit ...

JetBrains, which has provided its IntelliJ Idea Java IDE as a commercial product, now is offering a preview of a free, open source version of the IDE.