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Talk Intermediate

Mastering Java Development with Eclipse IDE

Proposal status is Rejected
Session Description

Eclipse IDE for Java developers is packed with powerful features, but many developers only scratch the surface. Mastering your IDE is just as important as mastering your code.

In this session, I’ll share tips and tricks to help you make the most of Eclipse IDE, boosting your productivity in routine Java development tasks. We’ll explore how Eclipse enhances your experience with the latest Java versions, offering new tooling features and supporting modern Java language constructs.

Key topics include:

  • Customizing workspace appearance

  • Efficient code navigation

  • Using Bookmarks and Tasks

  • Managing breakpoints

  • Smart debugging with trigger and trace points

  • Exploring code history

  • Connecting UI elements to code with Plug-in Spies

  • Boosting coding efficiency with templates

  • Experimenting with Java preview features

  • Enhancing JUnit test failure traceability

  • Discovering hidden tools like AST and Java Element views

  • Time-saving shortcuts and preferences

Whether you're new to Eclipse or an experienced user, you'll discover valuable tips to enhance your workflow and productivity.

Join me to unlock Eclipse IDE’s true potential and take your Java development to the next level.

Key Takeaways
  • Learn practical tips to boost your Java development productivity using Eclipse IDE

  • Discover powerful yet underutilized Eclipse features for navigation, debugging, and customization

  • Understand how Eclipse supports the latest Java versions and preview features

  • Improve test analysis with enhanced JUnit tooling and traceability

  • Explore hidden tools like AST and Java Element views to gain deeper code insights

  • Master time-saving shortcuts, preferences, and templates to streamline your workflow

  • Gain insights from community experiences and real-world Eclipse usage patterns

References

Session Categories

Engineering practice - productivity, debugging

Which track are you applying for?

Main track

Speakers

Noopur Gupta
Noopur Gupta Eclipse JDT Co-Lead | IBM

Noopur Gupta is an open-source enthusiast working as an advisory software engineer at IBM India Software Labs. She co-leads the Eclipse Java Development Tools project and has been a committer on the project for over a decade. She is also a member of the Eclipse Architecture Council. She is a program committee member of the IDE Workshop and OCX-EclipseCon. Noopur is a recognized conference speaker and thought leader in the Eclipse Java community.