need help finding comprehensive netbeans plugin development tutorials

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I am trying to develop/create a plugin, but I can't seem to find a [good] series of tutorials covering the broad range of topics that are involved in doing so. I have already found the Developer FAQ Page, the NetBeans Platform Learning Trail, and the NetBeans Platform 7.3 Plugin Quick Start, but none of those, or similar sites on netbeans.org have a[n extensive] tutorial on plugin development. So my question basically is: does anyone know a good, comprehensive tutorial for developing netbeans plugins. As always, any information, resources, or advice is much appreciated.

Thanks!

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There is a difference. A NetBeans plugin is a bunch of code that alters the behavior of NetBeans itself, usually to add features. A module is a bunch of code developed using NetBeans for some other purpose. A module could also implement a plugin for another system. Describe what the thing is for and it will be clearer how to answer. – Mel Nicholson
@MelNicholson Based on your definition, I am trying to create a plugin. What it does is it enables the user to choose from various Look and Feels and then automatically applies it to the current project (given that it is a GUI-based application). – iphonedev7
Just in case, be sure to check plugins.netbeans.org/PluginPortal for someone who has already done this before you write your own. – Mel Nicholson
@MelNicholson I can't seem to find anyone else who has done something similar, which is all the more reason to go about doing it. – iphonedev7

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Dunno if you still looking for an answer, that's the link you're looking for I presume. the video in this link is quite descriptive of how to look around in the doc and is a very good quick start guide you have also applications tutorial that are real-world examples built step by step, there is even a book: Netbeans Platform for beginners if you want to go deeper, a list of videos are available here ... basically just look carefully in the first link it has many resources they're just scattered.