Eclipse Window Builder Setup Tutorial

Introduction

• Tutorial on setting up an Eclipse Window Builder development environment.
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Steps and Procedures

1. Downloading Eclipse

• Go to the Eclipse store and download the Eclipse installer.
• The Eclipse installer can be used to install Eclipse on the system and bootstrap the development environment.
• After downloading, run the application.

2. Choosing Eclipse Variant

• Upon launching Eclipse, choose the Eclipse variant you want to install.
• Activate necessary web links and repositories for web links installation.
• Install the Eclipse permanently when prompted.

3. Setting Up GitHub Repository

• Navigate to the Eclipse Window Builder repository on GitHub.
• Sign the Eclipse Contributor Agreement to contribute source code.
• Download and install sources for website and other configurations.

4. Configuring Eclipse

• Open the Eclipse installer page and select Eclipse Window Builder.
• Ensure Java (at least version 11) is installed on your system.
• Run the installer and wait for it to complete setup, including downloading sources from GitHub.

Setting Up a Project

1. Creating Test Environment

• Create a test environment for the Window Builder sources.
• Open relevant buttons and configurations within Eclipse.

2. Running Eclipse Application

• Configure the Eclipse application for Window Builder launch.
• Select plugins and other necessary modules.
• Launch a new Eclipse session to include workspace plugins.

3. Creating a Test Project

• Open design configurations and workspace settings.
• Make necessary layout and design changes within the design editor.

Committing and Pushing Changes

1. Forking the Repository

• Fork the Window Builder repository into your personal GitHub account.
• Copy the forked repository URL.

2. Setting Up Eclipse Git Perspective

• Add a new remote to the forked Git repository within Eclipse.
• Make necessary changes and test the application.

3. Creating New Branch

• Create a new branch for the changes and commit them with a relevant message.
• Push changes to the new branch on GitHub.

Creating a Pull Request

1. Pull Request Process

• Open GitHub and create a pull request from the new branch to the master branch.
• Complete the contributor agreement check.

2. Review and Merge

• Wait for checks to complete and for reviewers to merge the changes.

Conclusion

• Tutorial covered setting up Eclipse, configuring Window Builder, creating projects, and contributing to repositories.
• Emphasized continuous testing and managing repositories.