🚀 A complete arsenal of productivity hacks, shortcuts, techniques, and powerful features that every Eclipse IDE user should know. 🔥 Master these and turn Eclipse into your ultimate development battlefield!
- Code Templates
- Code Assist
- Refactoring
- Debugging
- JUnit Integration
- Version Control Integration
- Build Automatically
- Project Explorer
- Source Formatting
- Outline View
- Task List
- Quick Fix
- Code Navigation
- Working Sets
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Live Templates
- Code Coverage
- Profiling
- Maven Integration
- Gradle Integration
- Eclipse Marketplace
- Task Categories
- Code Templates Customization
- Java Doc Generation
- Eclipse Perspectives
- Run/Debug Configurations
- External Tools Integration
- Code Minimap
- Build Path Configuration
- Code Annotations
- Global Search
- Source Code Highlighting
- XML Editor
- Properties View
- Team Collaboration Tools
- Java EE Support
- Run As Java Application
- Debug As Java Application
- Code Folding
- Code Outline
- Task Management
- Eclipse Debugging Perspectives
- Code Templates for Comments
- Auto Imports
- Static Code Analysis
- Code Coverage Analysis
- Code Reviews
- Database Tools Integration
- Custom Key Bindings
- Workspace Management
- Eclipse RCP
- Text Editors for Non-Java Files
- Editor Customization
- Quick Outline
- Working Set Views
- Project Properties Management
- Local History
- Keyboard Shortcuts for Code Navigation
- Code Templates for Constructor and Methods
- Version Control History
- Dynamic Analysis
- Code Folding for Methods and Classes
- Project Build Configurations
- Enhanced Search
- Build Output Console
- Plugin Development
- Java Development Tools (JDT)
- Eclipse MarketPlace Client
- Preferences and Customization
Description: Predefined code snippets that can be inserted into the code editor to speed up development.
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// Type "sysout" and press Ctrl+Space
System.out.println("Hello World");Description: Provides suggestions for code completion and quick fixes.
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// Type "str" and press Ctrl+Space
String str = "Hello";Description: Tools for improving code structure without changing its behavior, such as renaming, extracting methods, etc.
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// Right-click method name > Refactor > Rename
public void calculateTotal() { ... }Description: Set breakpoints and step through code to inspect and troubleshoot issues.
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// Set a breakpoint by clicking on the left margin
int x = 10; // Debugger will pause hereDescription: Supports creating and running unit tests with JUnit.
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@Test
public void testAddition() {
assertEquals(5, 2 + 3);
}Description: Integrates with Git, SVN, etc., for version control directly within Eclipse.
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// Use Team > Commit to commit changesDescription: Automatically rebuilds the project when changes are detected.
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// Enable in Project > Build AutomaticallyDescription: Provides a view of the project structure and files.
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// Navigate through files using Project Explorer viewDescription: Automatically formats code to adhere to coding standards.
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// Use Ctrl+Shift+F to format the selected codeDescription: Displays an outline of the current file for easy navigation.
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// View methods and variables in Outline viewDescription: Manages and tracks tasks or TODO comments in your code.
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// TODO: Refactor this methodDescription: Provides automatic fixes for common code issues.
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// Click on the light bulb icon for suggestionsDescription: Quickly navigate to methods, variables, and other elements.
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// Use Ctrl+Shift+R to open a file by nameDescription: Organize and manage large projects by grouping related files.
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// Configure in Window > Working SetsDescription: Speed up development with customizable keyboard shortcuts.
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// Ctrl+Shift+T to open a typeDescription: Create custom code templates for frequent tasks.
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// Define a template like "fori" for a for-loopDescription: Measure how much code is covered by tests.
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// Use EclEmma plugin for code coverage analysisDescription: Analyze performance and memory usage of the application.
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// Use profiling tools like JProfiler or VisualVMDescription: Manage project dependencies and build with Maven.
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// Right-click project > Run As > Maven BuildDescription: Use Gradle for build automation within Eclipse.
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// Right-click project > Gradle > Refresh Gradle ProjectDescription: Browse and install plugins from the Eclipse Marketplace.
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// Use Help > Eclipse MarketplaceDescription: Categorize tasks for better organization.
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// Assign categories in Task List viewDescription: Customize and add new code templates.
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// Window > Preferences > Java > Code Style > Code TemplatesDescription: Automatically generate JavaDoc comments for classes and methods.
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// Use Alt+Shift+J to generate JavaDoc commentsDescription: Switch between different layouts and views for various tasks.
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// Use Window > Perspective > Open PerspectiveDescription: Customize and save configurations for running or debugging.
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// Run > Run Configurations > New ConfigurationDescription: Integrate external tools and scripts with Eclipse.
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// Configure in Run > External Tools > External Tools ConfigurationsDescription: Provides a small overview of the code for better navigation.
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// Enable in Window > Preferences > General > Editors > MinimapDescription: Manage libraries and dependencies for your project.
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// Right-click project > Properties > Java Build PathDescription: Add and manage custom annotations in your code.
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@Deprecated
public void oldMethod() { ... }Description: Search across the entire workspace.
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// Ctrl+H to open the search dialogDescription: Syntax highlighting to improve code readability.
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// Configure in Preferences > Editors > Syntax ColoringDescription: Specialized editor for XML files with validation and formatting.
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<!-- Use Ctrl+Shift+F to format XML -->Description: View and edit properties of selected resources.
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// Use Alt+Enter to open the Properties viewDescription: Collaborate with team members using integrated tools.
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// Use Team > Share Project to collaborateDescription: Develop enterprise applications with support for Java EE technologies.
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// Create Java EE projects using File > New > Dynamic Web ProjectDescription: Run a Java program directly from Eclipse.
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// Right-click class > Run As > Java ApplicationDescription: Debug a Java program with breakpoints and variable inspection.
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// Right-click class > Debug As > Java ApplicationDescription: Collapse and expand sections of code to improve readability.
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// Click minus/plus icons in editor marginDescription: View and navigate through the structure of the code.
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// Open Outline from Window > Show View > OutlineDescription: Manage and track tasks or issues within your project.
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// Use Task List to view all TODOsDescription: Specialized perspectives for debugging to streamline the process.
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// Switch via Window > Perspective > Open Perspective > DebugDescription: Create templates for documentation comments.
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// Use templates like "doc" for JavadocDescription: Automatically handle imports when adding new classes or methods.
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// Enable auto imports in Preferences > Java > Code Style > Organize ImportsDescription: Analyze code for potential issues and improve code quality.
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// Use plugins like PMD or SpotBugsDescription: Measure how much of your code is exercised by your tests.
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// Use EclEmma plugin for EclipseDescription: Integrate with code review tools to facilitate peer reviews.
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// Use Gerrit or GitHub integrationsDescription: Manage database connections and SQL queries within Eclipse.
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-- Use Data Tools Platform (DTP) pluginDescription: Define custom keyboard shortcuts for various actions.
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// Preferences > General > KeysDescription: Manage and switch between different workspaces.
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// File > Switch Workspace > OtherDescription: Develop rich desktop applications using Eclipse RCP.
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// Use RCP templates to create plugin-based UIsDescription: Support for editing various file types beyond Java.
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# Open HTML, XML, YAML, or properties files in EclipseDescription: Customize the behavior and appearance of the code editor.
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// Preferences > Editors > Text EditorsDescription: Quickly navigate to a class, method, or field.
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// Use Ctrl+ODescription: Filter views to show only files from selected working sets.
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// Set up working sets in Project ExplorerDescription: Manage project-specific settings and configurations.
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// Right-click project > PropertiesDescription: View and revert changes made to files within the IDE.
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// Right-click > Replace With > Local HistoryDescription: Use shortcuts to navigate through code elements efficiently.
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// Ctrl+Shift+T to open type by nameDescription: Define templates for frequently used constructors and methods.
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// Add 'main' or 'ctor' templateDescription: View the version history of files and changes.
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// Team > Show in HistoryDescription: Analyze the runtime behavior of your application.
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// Use tools like VisualVMDescription: Collapse or expand methods and classes for better readability.
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// Click the fold/unfold iconDescription: Manage different build configurations and profiles.
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// Project > Properties > BuildersDescription: Advanced search features for finding text, symbols, and references.
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// Ctrl+Shift+FDescription: View build logs and error messages in the console.
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// Use the Console viewDescription: Develop custom plugins to extend Eclipse functionality.
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// Use PDE (Plugin Development Environment)Description: Tools and features specifically for Java development.
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// Comes pre-installed in Eclipse IDE for Java DevelopersDescription: Manage installed plugins and extensions.
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// Help > Eclipse MarketplaceDescription: Adjust Eclipse settings and preferences to fit your development style.
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// Window > Preferences