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IBM Development Package for Eclipse

Build and run Java™ applications using this Eclipse-based development tool.

The IBM Development Package for Eclipse is an unsupported Eclipse-based development tool. It enables developers to build and run Java™ applications with its ready-to-run development environment out of the box. There are versions available for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit on Intel (xSeries).

Download and documentation

Before you can download code, you will need an IBM Registration ID.

Download the IBM Development Package for Eclipse:

Online and downloadable Java 7 user guides.

Rational software

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Get started developing with IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software with this free 60-day trial version: