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+Apache NetBeans can open Maven and Gradle projects out of the box. 
+
+Make sure that the **Java Web and EE** feature is enabled at `Tools -> Plugins -> Installed`,
+in order to have additional support for Micronaut, like code completion for configuration
+and data elements.
+
+image::netbeans-plugins-java-web-ee.png[NetBeans Plugins,,555]
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     title: Setting up an IDE
     ideaSetup: IntelliJ IDEA
     eclipseSetup: Eclipse
+    netbeansSetup: Apache NetBeans
     vsCodeSetup: Visual Studio Code
   creatingClient: Creating a Client
   deployingApp: Deploying the Application
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