## Working with Modules

The following table outlines the development cycle of modules, from creation to distribution.

Set up the module | Begin creating your module by using the module project template. Optionally, if the module will consist of a collection of module projects, use the module suite project template. For example, the collection may make use of external JAR files. If this is the case, put the external JAR files on the module's classpath by using one or more library wrapper module project templates.
Develop the module | Right-click a module project in the Projects window and choose New > File/Folder. In the New File wizard, choose the best NetBeans API template for your programming needs. After using a wizard, double-click the file that you would like to edit. Use the Source Editor to edit the file. Refer to the
Build the module | Choose Build > Build Main Project or right-click any project and choose Build Project.
Try out the module | Right-click a module project node and choose Install/Reload in Target Platform or Install/Reload in Development IDE to try out the module.
Distribute the module | Right-click the module project and choose Create NBM. An NBM file is created. Distribute the NBM file for installation via the Update Center wizard.

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