Overview
In this lab, you will learn the basics of using the Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment) and some basic Unix commands. Eclipse is a GUI-based program that allows you to edit, compile, and debug your Java code. You will be using Eclipse to complete projects and labs in this course. Eclipse is available on all OIT workstations booted into Linux, or can be downloaded to your laptop or PC. See the course resources page for links to download sites.
In this lab you will:
- Learn/revisit basic UNIX commands
- Create an Eclipse workspace
- Navigate the Java perspective
- Explore features of Eclipse that make life easier for you, the developer
- Write a small example program
- Use Eclipse to help correct compiler errors