Eclipse IDE Reviews

Summary: I'm using Eclipse from last 4 years, it is an integrated development environment, for software development. I develop Java Enterprise applications using Eclipse. We have some of the departments using Eclipse, while some other departments use other IDEs. It is open-source, has advanced debugging options, and is easy to use.

- Open source programming editor tool.
- Support multiple programming languages
- It support multiple operating systems.
- Stable.
- User friendly.
- Debugging is very easy.
- Error notification feature is very helpful.
- Support members are very active.

Positive: 1. Open source programming editor tool.
2. It worked for multiple programming languages (like, PHP, Java, Python, .Net) and operating system.
3. Simple layout, no complex options are provided.
4. Easily integrate with Maven.
5. Advanced debugging options
6. Good project management.
7. Easily integration of the Version Control System, GIT.
8. Boot up time is short compared to other IDE.
9. Features extension by plugins
10. Simple, which makes development fast.
11. Error notification feature is awesome and very helpful.
12. Integration with Jenkins.

Negative: According to my real life experience, there is nothing to dislike. Everything looks good.

Summary: My companion in my coding journey. I always use Eclipse for Java development. I'm completely satisfied.

Positive: 1. I learnt whole Java using Eclipse IDE, it was very easy for me to use it,
2. You get code suggestions as you type the code, making it easier to do coding,
3. Compilation errors are shown instantly when you write the code, like it always tells you if any variable can hold null value or if any unused import or variable is present or if any variable has not been initialized,
4. You can easily integrate SonarLint, JUnit, Cobertura etc.,

Negative: If it includes Artificial Intelligence also like IntelliJ IDEA , then it will be a complete package.

Summary: If you are a java coder and want everything in one place, you should go for the eclipse from coding to debugging. It has a vast set of tools for all kinds of coding needs.

Positive: If you are a beginner and need some help while coding in java, Eclipse is not loaded with features to ease your coding and provides you assistance by color schema and auto compilation.

Negative: Too many overwhelming features for a beginner. No other issues while using it. Works wonderfully.

Summary: I have used eclipse in my college, I did most of my JAVA projects in eclipse. The best thing is that the software is free of cost. The interface is very cool and the suggestions while coding are good. The main problem with eclipse is that it takes a lot of space and is very slow when launching it.

On an overall level eclipse is one of the best software for coding.

Positive: (+) Very simple and easy to setup.
(+) Easy to write code and gives very good recommendations.
(+) Debugging becomes very easy with eclipse.
(+) Supports a lot of languages for syntax highlighting.
(+) Free of cost.

Negative: (-) Launch speed is very slow.
(-) Eclipse takes up a lot of RAM, becomes hard to run.
(-) Documentation can be better.

Summary: While there have been multiple modern and lightweight options to pick as an IDE for Java development, Eclipse still reigns supreme due to its rich features, multitude of plugins and integration with third party tools.

Positive: Multiple workspaces.
Maven & Git integration.
Easy debugging.
Eclipse marketplace is full of useful plugins.
Good community support.

Negative: Resource intensive if more applications are running.
If running for a long time it starts to glitch and requires restart.

Summary: Eclipse IDE is a great development tool for any developer looking for a reliable and solid IDE. It supports all the languages and has a lot of room for customizations.

Positive: 1. It is a solid and robust IDE for software development.
2. It has language support for almost all the programming languages like C, C++, Java, Python and JavaScript.
3. The community version is free to use for personal use.
4. It has a lot of room for extension support and integrations.

Negative: 1. The user interface of the application is a bit outdated.
2. It consumes a lot of RAM while running.

Summary: This is the best IDE for free. I still use it when I am working on personal projects. I think it is the best Platform to learn on, since it is so widely used and easy to get help with online. I wish you didn’t have to fight the bugs that arise, but for free, it’s the best option out there. It is also developed more similar to professional softwares like IntelliJ, so for those who are trying to make the change from academia to the professional world, this is a great stepping stone.

Positive: The Eclipse IDE is a fairly simple IDE that has many features and plugins, making it a great option for both professional and amateur programmers. I have used multiple IDEs over the years, and I personally think that for the price of ZERO dollars, it’s a fabulous option.

The ability to have so many different languages makes it very flexible for those programmers who don’t just program a single language.

The user base if very large, so it is easy to get help learning the software.

Negative: There are some clunky things with the software. Back when I was taking a college course, my group and I had finished a piece of code and it was working on everyone’s machine but mine. (Even tho we all had the same version of eclipse, and had simply pulled the code down from GitHub). We even tried to just copy and paste but it didn’t work. I eventually had to go clear some cache in the system folders and reinstall the software before it would work.

Summary: Eclipse is a good IDE to start building applications. It works best with Java, but you can use the extensive plugins supported in the IDE to work on whatever language you're comfortable with. It took me a while to get used to the interface, and it can be a bit slow, but it is worth it for a free software.

Positive: It is open-source with support for a lot of plugins that help you expand the scope of the IDE. It provides a single window to build your application - coding with auto completion, debugging, and even testing and deploying. I like that we can integrate Eclipse with third-party apps like GitHub, which is quite helpful. Plus, it's free!

Negative: It takes up a lot of CPU usage to run making it slow. Sometimes it also crashes while working, which can be annoying. The UI isn't beginner-friendly either, and the software support is limited.

Summary: Really the best IDE used for Java in enterprises. Very much capable to work with large projects and requirements. Very easy to write use and write software.

Positive: Very easy to work with, integrates with plugins, lots of tools. Error detection and suggestion make working with java super easy.

Negative: Sometimes it crashes while working with big projects. Also has some glitches.

Summary: Overall, the Eclipse IDE comes very handy for the coders like me with its features and that too with no price tag. I can easily suggest Eclipse IDE to any coder out there.

Positive: The best thing about Eclipse IDE is that the customization you get from light mode to dark mode, text size, shortcuts, etc.
With features like auto-complete, shortcuts for syntax, and pre-layout programs, the long coding sessions are more comfortable.
You get to code on multiple platforms, all in one place.

Negative: I haven't faced any major con as such, but the only suggestion is that the IDE should be easy to operate. At times, the IDE becomes very confusing because of the user interface.