Note that on Windows, you will encounter problems if you install Java, Ant, or Tomcat in a directory path that contains spaces, such as in "Program Files". For best results, install these tools at top level, such as c:\java\jdk1.5.0_03.
Table 19.1. Developer Tools Checklist
| Tool | Recommended Version | Misc |
|---|---|---|
| Java | 1.5 | Install SDK, not just JRE. |
| Subversion | TortoiseSVN (Windows) | |
| Ant | 1.6.5 or later | |
| Eclipse | 3.2 | |
| Tomcat | 5.5.12 |