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This one is for the java programmers out there...

I just recently stumbled on to the Eclipse VE (Visual Editor) and I was wondering if I was missing any other essential Java development tools (especially Eclipse plug-ins...). The Eclipse sites don't organize information well for its potential user base, and the intensive acronym use is aggravating at times. My needs aren't very specific right now (still learning), so any tips on your favorite general java dev. tools would be appreciated.

When I get to the point of playing with JDBC and SQL, I'll probably look into a few options, but any suggestions on database connectivity development tools would be welcome too.

Note: I'll probably be working with both SQL Server Express and MySQL when the time comes... Oh, and I'm working on a Vista laptop (if that matters).

Thanks in advance for any responses.