How To Install Eclipse and Get Started with Java Programming

Eclipse is popular for Java application development (Java SE and Java EE) and Android apps. It also supports C/C++, PHP, Python, Perl, and other web project developments via extensible plug-ins. Eclipse is cross-platform and runs under Windows, Linux and Mac OS.

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Step 0: Install JDK

• Please refer to previous post for basic Java setup.

Step 1: Download

• Download Eclipse from http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/eclipse-packages/

• unzip above downloaded eclipse
• create a shortcut for the eclipse.exe on your desktop for feasibility.
• Woooooollla eclipse starts and ask for your workspace, Select any location where you want to keep all your codes, or just keep it default which is basically your user directory/workspace.
• and you have successfully launched eclipse.

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