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Eclipse IDE for Java Developers

The Eclipse IDE for Java Developers contains what you need to build Java applications. Considered by many to be the best Java development tool available, the Eclipse IDE for Java Developers provides superior Java editing with validation, incremental compilation, cross-referencing, code assist; an XML Editor; Mylyn; and much more. Looking for what's in each package?

If you need support for Java EE and Web development, consider Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers.

What You Need

You will need a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to run Eclipse IDE for Java Developers. A Java 5 JRE is recommended.

  • Download the Eclipse IDE for Java Developers (Package Contents - Package FAQ)
  • Use the utility for your platform to decompress the downloaded file onto your file system (Windows™ users, see this note).
  • Additional features can be installed from the Europa Update Site via the Update Manager, including:
    • Java EE and Web Tools (WTP)
    • Ruby Development Tools (DLTK)
    • Test and Performance Tools (TPTP)
    • Reporting Tools (BIRT)
    • Data Tools (DTP)

New and Noteworthy

Eclipse IDE for Java Developers—built using Eclipse 3.3—includes numerous enhancements over previous versions, including:

  • Improved debugging support, including hyperlink stepping.
  • A new Quick Access feature (ctrl-3) to enhance IDE navigation
  • Additional refactoring and "Quick Fix/Assist" support
  • Task-focused development (Mylyn).

For a list of new features in Eclipse 3.3, check out the New and Noteworthy.

Tutorials and Help