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Open source development with Eclipse: Master the basics

Using Java development environment

Date:  07 Oct 2011 (Published 25 May 2011) |Level: Introductory ||

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1. Learn about the Eclipse platform

Eclipse is more than an integrated development environment (IDE). It is a pluggable platform that can be used to develop applications of all kinds. Learn more about the concepts behind Eclipse.

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2. Install and use Eclipse

Install and start working with Eclipse as a Java development platform.

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3. Migrate to Eclipse from other environments

If you already have a background with another development environment, you may find that you already know much of what you need to start using Eclipse. Here are some guides to help you transition from other environments.

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4. Debug with Eclipse

Software rarely seems to work perfectly as it makes its way from the brain into the computer. Learn more about debugging techniques with Eclipse.

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5. Combine Eclipse with other tools

In development you often have to work with external tools because of your environment, deployment demands or other business needs. Here is information about using Eclipse with some common external tools.

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Learn the basics and get started working with the Eclipse, an extensible open source development platform.

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  1. Learn about the Eclipse platform
  2. Install and use Eclipse
  3. Migrate to Eclipse from other environments
  4. Debug with Eclipse
  5. Combine Eclipse with other tools

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