Top 10 NetBeans APIs
The following screencasts introduce you to the main NetBeans APIs, why you would use them, and how to get started doing so. It assumes no prior knowledge of the NetBeans Platform. In fact, the whole series is created for complete newbies.
Part 1: Module System API
Part 2: Lookup API
Part 3: Window System API
Part 4: System FileSystem API
Part 5: Nodes API and Explorer & Property Sheet API
Part 6: Revision I & Porting a First NetBeans Platform Application
Part 7: Revision II & Porting a First NetBeans Platform Application
Part 8: Palette API
Part 9: Visual Library API
Part 10: Summary