It would be interesting to see Eclipse's UI modernized as well. For example, removing all those toolbar options that only work in the debugging context. In fact, the best approach might be to remove the toolbar altogether and make it as minimalist as possible, maximizing space for the code editor. Similarly, the bottom panel containing the console output should ideally be hidden by default, only appearing when the user opens it or when the program runs and produces output. A significant reason why many people have moved away from Eclipse is due to its outdated interface. These are very simple changes, yet they are perceived as a lack of attention from the foundation to the IDE.
This is currently being worked on. Stay tuned for the upcoming release 2024-09, which will provide a preview of an improved light theme: eclipse.dev/eclipse/news/4.33/platform.php#new-light-theme - For more information or if you would like to test it or make a contribution, please follow github.com/eclipse-platform/eclipse.platform.ui/issues/2114
As far as I know, Microsoft has so far failed to provide an Eclipse plugin for Copilot, although it should be easy to do so with Copilot, shouldn't it? If you search for “AI” on the Eclipse Marketplace, you will find alternatives which I have not yet tried: marketplace.eclipse.org/search?search_api_fulltext=ai
Thanks for the easy-to-watch summary as usual. I genuinely look forward to these every time there's a new Eclipse version.
looks good. Will try it out ASAP
Thank you for the compact info as always
Good update, thanks for the summary!
Needless to say: super as always! :)
It would be interesting to see Eclipse's UI modernized as well. For example, removing all those toolbar options that only work in the debugging context. In fact, the best approach might be to remove the toolbar altogether and make it as minimalist as possible, maximizing space for the code editor. Similarly, the bottom panel containing the console output should ideally be hidden by default, only appearing when the user opens it or when the program runs and produces output. A significant reason why many people have moved away from Eclipse is due to its outdated interface. These are very simple changes, yet they are perceived as a lack of attention from the foundation to the IDE.
This is currently being worked on. Stay tuned for the upcoming release 2024-09, which will provide a preview of an improved light theme: eclipse.dev/eclipse/news/4.33/platform.php#new-light-theme - For more information or if you would like to test it or make a contribution, please follow github.com/eclipse-platform/eclipse.platform.ui/issues/2114
Thanks alot. Do you know if I can use this with C++? I also downloaded the C++ eclipse but it seems it doesnt recognize C++17 syntax.
i am not able to see preferences tab under window
Maybe you are on macOS where "Preferences" is located in the Eclipse application menu.
Will there ever be copilot support?
As far as I know, Microsoft has so far failed to provide an Eclipse plugin for Copilot, although it should be easy to do so with Copilot, shouldn't it? If you search for “AI” on the Eclipse Marketplace, you will find alternatives which I have not yet tried: marketplace.eclipse.org/search?search_api_fulltext=ai
They probably want you to use VSCode🙈
Thanks Holger for your work
@@howlger Thank you!
@@howlgerThnks. I found Copilot4Eclipse. I'm going to try it.
Good Explain