Eclipse IDE 3.7 [Kindle Edition]

Lars Vogel (Author), Wayne Beaton (Foreword)

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Product Description

Overview

This book gives an introduction into using the Eclipse IDE for Java development. It assumes no previous knowledge of the Eclipse IDE. 

This book demonstrates how you can develop Java applications, how you can debug them and how to write JUnit tests for your applications. It also explains how you can work with local Mylyn tasks to organize your work efficiently.

It also includes important Eclipse configuration tips which make programming with Eclipse more effective.

After finishing this book you should feel comfortable with using the Eclipse IDE for standard Java development tasks and you should be equipped to explore Eclipse further.

How this book is organized

The first chapter gives a short introduction what Eclipse is and how to install and start it.

The second chapter introduces the main user interface components of Eclipse and explains the usage of the JavaPerspective, the "Package Explorer" View and the "Problems" View.

The third chapter guides you through creating a new Java project in Eclipse. It also shows you how to run the Java programs inside and outside Eclipse.

In the fourth chapter we will look at some of the help Eclipse provides to write code. You learn how to use Quickfix and Content Assists in the Java editor to work more efficiently. You will also see some of the code generation capabilities of Eclipse. 

Java libraries are distributed as .jar files.  The fifth chapter introduces the usage of Java libraries and explains how to use them in a Java project. It also demonstrates how to add the source attachment and JavaDoc attachment to a library.

The sixth chapter explains how to use the Eclipse update manager and the "dropins" folder to add new functionality to your Eclipse installation.

The seventh chapter highlights useful settings in the Eclipse preferences which should help you to configure Eclipse to your needs. It also demonstrates how to use Working Sets to organize your code.

Using the Java debugger is part of the eighth chapter. You learn how to inspect variables and how to step through your code.

In the ninth chapter you will learn how to write JUnit tests to test your software components and how to execute them inside and outside Eclipse.

The tenth chapter is dedicated to local task management. The Mylyn software component helps the developer to deal with multiple tasks and highlights the relevant files for a given task.

The final chapter lists helpful web resources, which should help you in your journey to learn the Eclipse IDE and the Eclipse framework.

The appendix lists useful Eclipse shortcuts which should make any Eclipse programmer more efficient in using the Eclipse IDE.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 2292 KB
• Publisher: vogella.de; 1 edition (December 18, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006O1J39S
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,425 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #2 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Computers & Internet > Programming > Java
  • #13 in Books > Computers & Technology > Programming > Java
  • #79 in Books > Computers & Technology > Programming > Languages & Tools

More About the Author

Lars Vogel maintains the website vogella.de with many Android and Eclipse related tutorials and with more then 40 000 daily visitors.

He works as an independent Android and Eclipse consultant and trainer. He is also a regular speaker at international conferences, as for example EclipseCon, Devoxx, Droidcon and O'Reilly's Android Open.

Lars received in 2010 the "Eclipse Top Contributor Award".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Succinct introduction to Eclipse, February 8, 2012

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Mike P - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Eclipse IDE 3.7 (Kindle Edition)

If you come from Microsoft Visual Studio and arrive to Eclipse to do Android development, you need a good introduction to the most important tips and tricks in the new environment. This is the book to get that.

From what I gather, it is an e-book made from blog posts and I really enjoyed the directness of it. It is a real time waster when books start with long and boring introductions. I want the heart of the matter immediately and this book delivers on that.

However, at the same time, and somewhat contradictory, I found it to be a bit short on subjects. I would have enjoyed reading in this succinct format about a few more things in Eclipse, like preferences and plugins.

I do wish this model of monetizing good blog posts and tutorials by releasing e-books is the way of the future. And you should look at buying this book in that light, which is the reason it deserves the highest rating. Lars Vogel's web site and tutorials are always an enjoyment to read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tutorial to getting started!, January 17, 2012

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Marcus - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eclipse IDE 3.7 (Kindle Edition)

Great introduction into programming with Eclipse. I really liked the summary of shortscuts in the appendix and the preference settings, e.g. Save Actions, which simplify the life of the developer. The automatic positioning of the semicolon is invaluable.

I also liked the explanation of the creation of my own templates. The advanced debugging tips were also useful for me, e.g. I learned that I can set Breakpoints on classes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" For Heavy Eclipse Users, February 4, 2012

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Norm (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Eclipse IDE 3.7 (Kindle Edition)

Lars has an uncanny ability to only cover the important aspects of Eclipse and then take those aspects and explain them in a very clear and concise manner. Its a quick read but will get you to Eclipse guru status on your team.