JLearn: An instructional environment for Java program composition integrating test-driven development and life-cycle management for software quality assurance

JLearn is an instructional integrated development environment to support learning in Java programming, software development and project management. JLearn is based on Eclipse and JXPro platform, thus providing a software suite that integrates source editors, compilers, error analyzer, unit-testing and life-cycle management tools to afford advanced software development and project management within the IDE. The aim of this research is to provide a fully-automated collection of tools for learning software development and project management to improve learning outcomes of the students, improve software quality, throughput and enhance project management skills.