Installing Eclipse IDE

The installation of the Eclipse IDE is really straightforward. Modern versions can be installed with a GUI installation program:

• Launch the downloaded installation program
• When prompted, choose the Eclipse IDE for Java Developers edition
• Choose the installation folder and click on Install

After the installation, check whether the program is installed correctly by running it. A splash screen will be displayed, and after a small pause, you should see a window that asks for the workspace directory. This is the directory where your projects will be stored:

Accept the directory and click on OK. A welcome screen should now appear:

We will provide instructions on how to install plugins that are needed in some of the upcoming chapters.