Build commercial-grade extensions to Eclipse and Rational Software Development Platform

This is the first definitive, start-to-finish guide to building commercial-quality extensions for both Eclipse and IBM's Rational SDP. Leading Eclipse developers Eric Clayberg and Dan Rubel don't merely introduce the basics: they show how to add the sophistication and "polish" that paying customers demand.

This book presents detailed, practical coverage of every aspect of plug-in development--with specific solutions for the challenges you're most likely to encounter. It contains everything you need to gain mastery and achieve results: cookbook-style code examples, relevant API listings, diagrams, screen shots, and much more.

• Includes a quick introduction to Eclipse for experienced Java programmers
• Serves as a systematic reference for experienced Eclipse users
• Introduces all the tools you need to build Eclipse and WebSphere plug-ins
• Explains the Eclipse architecture and the structure of plug-ins and extension points
• Walks step-by-step through building complete Eclipse plug-ins
• Offers practical guidance on building Eclipse user interfaces with SWT and JFace
• Shows how to use change tracking, perspectives, builders, markers, natures, and more
• Covers internationalization, Help systems, feature planning--even branding

This book is designed for anyone who wants a deep understanding of Eclipse, and every experienced developer interested in extending Eclipse or WebSphere Studio Workbench. Whether you're a tool developer building new commercial products, or a user customizing your environment, you'll find it indispensable.

Status

The book may be pre-ordered from Amazon.com now.

The book has been completed and is currently being printed. It should be available by the end of June.
The preface and a couple of sample chapters are available in PDF format.

Thanks

Special thanks to the following people who gave us detailed feedback:

• Simon Archer
• Joe Bowbeer
• Brian Wilkerson
• Joe Winchester
• David Whiteman
• Boris Pruesmann
• Raphael Enns