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Is there a good standalone, lightweight, GUI based Java debugging tool for Mac?

I am a CS student, so obviously the IDE is a bit overwhelmed for me. I basically code with Vim (well technically MacVim) and compile and run using terminal. I used to be debugged using print statements. However, I feel it is time to move on to more suitable tools for my needs. I heard and tried jdb, but I would prefer a graphical interface. Any recommendations guys?

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If you are already too experienced using another tool and love it to death, if you are in Java, you should simply use the IDE. You can go against the grain if you want, but I see no advantages for you. Eclipse and Netbeans are free and great tools. It takes 2 minutes to create a new project, which is ready to be created / launched with one click. Syntax highlighting, refactoring, debugging, code completion - that's all you learn to love, even if it's a small program. If it's complex enough to need a debugger, it's hard enough to use the IDE.

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I would suggest Eclipse for Java .

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