Eclipse, a popular open source IDE for Java, C/C++, and other programming languages, has recently released its latest version 2023-03. One of the new features included in this version is the bytecode view, which offers an insight into Java bytecode. Additionally, improvements were made to the automatic configuration of Maven projects. Bugs that were fixed include issues with code completion, compiling Java code, and search and replace.
Regarding the Java IDE packages, the new bytecode view and improvements for Maven projects are the main focus. Performance improvements were made to the code completion, such as enabling it to work in record data type headers. The Maven integration is also better at detecting and configuring Maven projects automatically, reducing the need for manual adjustments.
Further improvements were made to the Maven POM editor and when opening XML files with the Generic Text Editor. The XML editor now offers more formatting options, including a maximum number of consecutive blank lines to separate sections.
Andrey Loskutov’s Eclipse plugin “Bytecode Outline” is behind the new bytecode feature. It targets advanced Java developers who are interested in the bytecode generated by Java compilers in the “.class” files. Every time the mouse is moved over a bytecode command, a description of the command will appear.
The Eclipse IDE Working Group has funded some of these Maven improvements. Various companies have come together to identify and prioritize areas that need development and advertise those that take priority as work packages.
To use Eclipse, users can choose from eleven basic packages of the development environment, tailored for different purposes. These packages include Java and Git. The Java IDE is available to use without installing any additional software, thanks to the additional integration of Maven and Gradle. Eclipse IDE packages can be installed via the Eclipse Installer or downloaded as ZIP files. Existing users can access the latest updates by going to Help | Update Check for Updates.
To learn more about the new features available in the latest release of Eclipse, visit their website.
