Generics Generics were introduced in java 5 to add stability to the code. You can add type variables to classes, interfaces and methods. Generic Class Declaration Below you see an example of generic class declaration. by writing class Box<T>, you introduce the type parameter T, that can be used anywhere in the class. Read more…
In Bug 514458, I added the “Theme” dynamic menu to the Eclipse IDE. This post explains how I did this. Menu Eclipse 3.x style First edit the plugin.xml, and add a menu contribution. With the locationURI menu:org.eclipse.ui.appearance?after=org.eclipse.ui.window.appearance.separator1, you’ll contribute a submenu to the Window > Appearance menu, just after the Read more…
Installing MongoDB on Windows. Download MongoDB from its download page, and install it. I chose to install in C:\opt\MongoDB\Server\3.2. Create a folder for database and a folder for logs. Then create a mongod.cfg to represent this data. In my case, I put all under a new C:\data\ directory. And this is the Read more…
This post explains the JSDT projects structure, and it is the result of my direct experience. This page serves also as part discussion for JSDT developments. Kudos -all to those who comment and leave constructive feedback: here and on JSDT bugzilla. [486037, 477020] By reading this article you will be able to understand where the Read more…
This post is about my experience in setting up a JSDT development environment. (see also wiki.eclipse.org/JSDT/Development) Setting up JSDT There are several ways to setup JSDT development environment. A good one is having an Eclipse Installation for development (IDE) and an Eclipse Installation as Target Platform (TP) . IDE : PDE, GIT, XML and Read more…
As expressed in the post Marketing IDE / was: Ctr-1 driven development: these are some proposed Eclipse IDE howto videos: Create an E4 Application with PDE and E4Tools Build an E4 Application with Tycho Test E4 Application with SWTBot Build JEE Application with WTP Build Maven based JEE Application with WTP Read more…
This page holds some references to WTP (Web Tools Platform) developer resources. Main WTP references Main references Community page : https://www.eclipse.org/webtools/community/ Community info about development: www.eclipse.org/webtools/development/ project on eclipse.org site: https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/webtools WTP Contribution Resources on how to contribute to WTP project: I asked how to contribute to WTP on Eclipse Forums There is the webtools FAQ Read more…
This post follows up the mailing list discussion on [ide-dev] about Ctr-1driven development in Eclipse. Default XML Editor As first thing, I suggest to put the current WTP XML editor as default editor in Eclipse SDK. It might be that someone wants a lighter, streamlined XML editor, but I’m pretty sure Read more…
Quick reference on Eclipse E4 Spies I use for development and debug of Eclipse E4 RCP Applications. Eclipse Spy Shortcuts: ALT+SHIFT+ ( F1 | F2 | F3 | F5 | F6 | F8 | F9 | F10 | F12 ) Running platform: Mars SDK added by all plugins in platformUiTools.psf, plus Read more…
This post quickly explains how to run GEF4 examples in an Eclipse E4 Application. Basic Concepts No more Draw2D. GEF4 uses JavaFx Scene and Parent In a Scene graph we can put SWTControls (heavyweight) and Figures (lightweight) a CanvasFigure (lightweight) Environment Setup First of all, mind that all the installation Read more…