Other Reference Information

Basic platform information

• The Eclipse Launcher
• Runtime options
• API rules of engagement
• Naming conventions
• Glossary of terms
• Map of platform plug-ins
• Starting Eclipse from Java
• Multi-user installs
• Third party libraries and classloading
• Plug-in manifest
• OSGi bundle manifest
• Project description file
• Message bundles
• A description of the "platform" URL protocol

User interface information

• Tips for making user interfaces accessible
• Supporting bidirectional text

Product install and configuration information

• How to write an Eclipse installer
• About.ini file format
• Plug-in archives
• Feature manifest
• Feature archives
• The Executable configuration file
• The dropins folder and supported file layouts

Eclipse.org articles index

The eclipse.org site contains technical articles about many topics of interest. Check the index regularly for the latest technical information regarding Eclipse.