Introduction to Eclipse

Overview/Description
Eclipse is an open-source integrated development environment (IDE) that can be used to develop applications with a number of different programming languages including Java, C and C++, and PHP. In this course, you'll be introduced to Eclipse installation, different Eclipse development platforms, the Eclipse interface, Eclipse development, and the basics of different programming languages.

Target Audience
Entry-level developers and experienced developers

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Introduction to Eclipse

• start the course
• download and install Java
• install Eclipse for Java development
• download and install Eclipse for C/C++
• install a C++ compiler
• download and install Eclipse for OS X
• download and install Eclipse for Linux
• install Eclipse for JavaScript
• install Eclipse for PHP
• install a web server
• recognize the basics of the Eclipse interface
• recognize the basics of the Eclipse toolbar
• work with perspectives
• work with Eclipse preferences
• describe the development perspective
• describe the code interface
• customize general preferences
• customize code style
• customize the editor
• customize fonts
• work with the Package Explorer and Navigator
• create a new project
• create a Java program
• create a C++ program
• compile a project
• run a project
• to recognize Eclipse as an open-source IDE and understand the basics