Eclipse IDE

In order to complete your Java programming assignments in cmsc131/cmsc132 you will be using an integrated software development tool (or IDE) called Eclipse. Although Eclipse is quite a sophisticated and general IDE, we will only be making use of a subset of its features in these courses. The following links provide information about installing and using Eclipse.

Although most students have computers, if your computer is not portable, or you don't always bring it to school but want to work on programming while you are on campus, or if your computer ever breaks, Eclipse is installed in the campus OIT workstation lab in the parking garage PG2. This lab is open 24/7.

• Eclipse Installation - Provides step-by-step instructions on how to install the latest versions of Java and Eclipse on your own PC or laptop.

• Launching Eclipse

• Using Eclipse in the Campus Workstation Lab

• Eclipse Tutorial

• Things to Keep in Mind While Using Eclipse (READ)

• Eclipse site (http://www.eclipse.org/)

Updated: Jan 2012

For any problems related to this page contact Nelson Padua-Perez (nelson at cs dot umd dot edu)