Description:

The Eclipse Platform is a Java application designed for building Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) that can be used to create a broad array of applications using languages ranging from PHP, C++ programs, to Java. The Eclipse IDE has become one of the most popular development tools in both the open-source and commercial worlds and is quickly becoming the Java IDE of choice. Eclipse 3 Live provides users with a comprehensive guide to using Eclipse from its most basic Java IDE features to some of its most advanced topics such as Refactoring. Eclipse 3 Live provides a no-nonsense description of what the Eclipse Platform is and how one can leverage it to develop Java applications.