From NetBeans to Claude Code

I document the rapid evolution of tooling for my web app, with a focus on Java. I highlight how changes in “tooling” co-occurred with an evolution of my tech stack and the wider development environment. That’s the opening scene: my coding environment as a solo Java web developer over the last 15 years (look Ma, no JetBrains!). 2010–2025: NetBeans all the way Code editor, refactoring, Git…