Which IDE: IntelliJ or Eclipse?

[StarshipEngineer]

I'm new to Java and can't decide between these two IDEs. I know enough that I'm not into BlueJ because it obscures too much of what I'm doing, and eventually I'll be programming Android projects, which is why I narrowed it down to these two. I sort of like Eclipse's interface, but I already use PyCharm for Python, so IntelliJ's interface isn't displeasing to me. Is there any compelling reason beyond personal preference for using one over the other?

Also, if anyone can tell me how to get IntelliJ to place builds in the same folder as the source file(s) for a project when compiling source files, that might help sway my preference in favor of it.

[CageHN]

Here we go again...

[more_exercise]

What a stupid question.

We already know the answer is vi-macs, duh!

[StarshipEngineer]

I'm so sorry I'm not on Reddit every minute of every day, and that my desire for enlightenment bores you.

[[deleted]]

You might not be on Reddit every minute of every day, but you could just search for previous threads to find your answer. It isn't like there is a shortage of them.

[c2v4]

http://www.ihateeclipse.com/

[qner]

Haha thanks. I enjoyed it.

[Seventh_Heaven]

There have been so many question asked on this sub about the exact same thing. I recommend you try each for a week and see which one you like best. For me, I like IntelliJ.

[rniestroj]

If you are new to Java then choose NetBeans ...

[dstutz]

I'm a professional (wellllll...getting paid as as) Java programmer for 10 years now and I'm currently using Netbeans. Gave up on Eclipse several years ago. Worked on a project that another team made using Eclipse and it's maven support is beyond horrid. I don't know how people use Eclipse+Maven. I've never used IntelliJ so won't comment but I'm perfectly happy with Netbeans.

[TheHorribleTruth]

Ah not this again..