Logo Questions Linux Laravel Mysql Ubuntu Git Menu
 

Best Eclipse version for Java development [closed]

Tags:

java

eclipse

ide

There are many editions of Eclipse for Java development. I am trying out MyEclipse and am pretty impressed with the out-of-box experience. Before I get too comfortable with it, I would like to find out if it is the best edition available. Feel free to list free or commercial packages, but for the sake of other readers, please mention if there is a cost.

Considerations

I am mostly concerned with the code editing experience. Here is a list of some factors that would affect my decision:

  • Extensive support for refactoring
  • Code suggestions (like suggesting refactorings)
  • Easily configurable keyboard shortcuts
  • Easily configurable colours (I use dark colour schemes, and setting this up with MyEclipse was hell; that said, I only really need to do it once)
  • Excellent debugging support
  • Source control plugins (SVN or git if one exists)
  • Don't care about GUI designers

I am aware that there is a thread discussing the best IDE for Java development; however, most of the responses do not detail recommended editions of Eclipse.

like image 279
Mario Avatar asked Nov 30 '22 13:11

Mario


1 Answers

I'm always just downloading classic edition and just add plugins I need. That way I keep Eclipse as lean as possible.

like image 161
Marko Avatar answered Dec 04 '22 05:12

Marko