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Eclipse 3.2M6, WTP 1.5M5, and Callisto

Eclipse 3.2M6 was out and is almost ready for the final. Eclipse 3.2 supports Java SE 5 as well as Java SE 6.

Eclipse Web Tools project also unveiled WTP 1.5M5, which is aimed at Java EE 5 with Dali, EJB 3 support and JSF. Once Eclipse 3.2 and WTP 1.5 cut the final simultaneously, you will be able to enjoy developing Java EE 5 applications on top of the full Eclipse support.

When it comes to "simultaneity", Eclipse Callisto project may interest you. As a matter of fact, getting a right set for your overall purpose, for example, Java EE development, in Eclipse was quite tricky because there have been infra and component projects with different release plans in the Eclipse ecosystem. Callisto came up to solve the difficulty and already shows some sign for "good to go."

June this year would be great for Eclipse users :-)

Eclipse 3.2M5 is out

Downloads are available at http://download.eclipse.org/eclipse/downloads/drops/S-3.2M5-200602171115/index.php . This milestone is the final for API changes, and some time will be spent for feature finalization and functional stabilization. I enjoy Eclipse 3.2M5 with WTP 1.5M4 in developing JEUS because:

1. Powerful debugging
Sometimes class hot swapping works (this is great because I don't need to reboot after I change some engine code). Even "drop to frame" function amazed my team mananger :-)

2. Schema graphical viewer
I have to deal with schemas defined by both Java EE and JEUS. Looking at the outline of a schema file, finding out some specific element, and going to its type by hitting F3... Much more efficient than text searching.

Meanwhile, Eclipse on Mac OS X doesn't support detaching a view from its main window, and that prevents me from fully enjoying dual screen. Anyway, I'm just about to test Eclipse 3.2M5 on Mustang as Java SE 6 compliance is gauranteed.

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