Description

This course covers the fundamental architecture and mechanisms underlying Eclipse and RCP, then explores the multiple aspects of developing and integrating plug-ins into the Eclipse and RCP environment.

Who is this training for ?

For whom ?

Developers, project managers and software architects.

Prerequisites

Good knowledge of Java and basic knowledge of using Eclipse.

Training objectives

Develop rich client applications with Eclipse RCP

Master the Eclipse plug-in development cycle

Manipulate SWT and JFace graphic components

Improve the plug-ins installed on the platform via extension points

Training program

• Eclipse and RCP concepts and architecture
  • The objectives of Eclipse and RCP.
  • The general architecture.
  • The organization of information.
  • Use of the PDE .
  • Practical work Using the PDE and creating a minimal plug-in.
• Graphical bases necessary for creating rich clients
  • SWT components (Controls, Layout, Dialog, Composite.
  • ).
  • Event processing.
  • JFace components (TableViewer ,TreeViewer, Wizard, Dialog,.
  • ).
• Plug-in development
  • The declaration in the plugin.
  • xml.
  • manifest.
  • mf.
  • The API and its implementation.
  • Construction and integration.
  • Visualize and edit information: Views and their synchronization, Editors and EditorInput.
  • Add Actions/Commands in the context menus and toolbar.
  • Practical work Writing several synchronized simple Views.
  • Uses of actions.
• Complementary components
  • Define extension points.
  • The integration pattern.
  • Lazy proxies.
  • Creating and extending a perspective.
  • Internationalization.
  • The fragments.
  • The documentation.
  • Writing automated tests with SWTBot.
  • Practical work Construction of an extension point.
  • Internationalization and integration of Views and Editors in an existing perspective.
• Development of an RCP application
  • Create an RCP application.
  • Manage launch configurations.
  • Deliver an RCP application Practical work Building an RCP application, building an executable.
• Packager et deployer
  • Presentation of the feature and udpate site mechanism.
  • Automate the construction of deliverables with Tycho.