Java webdevelopment IDE/Server/Documentation
<p>I have been using PHP (OOP) with various Frameworks for all my webdevelopment projects for the last few years. Next year I'll have to learn Java as part of CS university course, so I thought it may be a good idea to switch to Java for some of my smaller webdevelopment projects, so that I can get to know Java in advance.</p>

<p>What do I need to use Java for backend web development? What IDE/Server software/etc. should I use? What frameworks are available and which documentations could one recommend?</p>

<p>I know this is strictly not a Stackoverflow question, but I'd really like to hear the opinion  of the very professional community here at Stackoverflow!</p>
