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When going to Java Web Development such as JSP, JSPX & others.
Which is better preferred in-terms of developing Web Applications such as Websites, Web Services and more. I am considering NetBeans because it has already bundled some features that will allow you to create and test web applications. But is there a good reason why choose Eclipse WTP?
From a micro perspective, Netbeans is a more consistent product with certain parts more polished such as the update manager. I am sure you will find all everything you need in there.
Eclipse is sometimes a little less stable simply because there is still alot of work going on and the plugin system is usable at best. Eclipse will be faster because it uses SWT which creates the UI using native code (so, it will look prettier as well).
At a macro perspective thought, I’m sure you’ve heard on the news of the recent acquisition of Sun by Oracle. Well, let’s just say I’m pretty sure Netbeans is pretty low on Oracle’s priorities. On the other hand, Eclipse has big blue (IBM) backing it. So, in the long run, if you don’t want to end up in a dead end, go for Eclipse.