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# Page 3 - Reviews of Eclipse IDE

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Senior Java Developer  
Biotechnology  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best IDE for Web Development"

May 19, 2022

5.0

Its great to use and lot better than most of the IDE's which are used for similar purpose

Pros

The IDE is small in size and provides a lot of features and only the extensions which we are using in the project, we can just add that in our project, thus making the final Jar smaller, which is a very good feature. I really like the IDE this way.

Cons

The collaboration with other tools is a bit of research that needs to be done in order to use it correctly

Alternatives considered

[Apache NetBeans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178681/Apache-NetBeans/)[Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/)

Reason for choosing Eclipse IDE

Because its lightweight and best for Java Spring boot development

Switched from

[Apache NetBeans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178681/Apache-NetBeans/)[Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/)

Eclipse is compact and easy to understand and compact and almost every company uses this.

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MS

Maha S.  
Assistant Professor  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse IDE: The Traditional IDE for Professional Java Development"

August 11, 2023

3.0

I was an Eclipse user for developing Java desktop and server-side applications. I migrated to Apache NetBeans for a better user experience.

Pros

My main use of Eclipse is in the field of Java desktop and server-side development on Linux and MAC. Eclipse provides basic IDE services for Java developers which augments code auto-completion (not very responsive/intelligent), debugging, unit testing, and profiling services that supports rapid application development on the desktop. I used Eclipse for developing Servlet, JSP, and EJB server-side code as well. Eclipse can be linked to the Apache Tomcat Servlet container to support the automatic deployment of Java server-side components on application servers. Moreover, desktop applications requiring RDBMS access can be easily developed in Eclipse by loading pre-imported JDBC drivers for popular databases such as MySQL and Oracle. Eclipse is a rich Java IDE but faithfully many other IDEs such as Apache NetBeans and IntelliJ IDEA are much more user-friendly and intelligent in terms of code autocompletion and debugging.

Cons

Eclipse is still lagging in terms of code autocompletion compared to other popular Java IDEs such as Apache NetBeans and IntelliJ IDEA. Many developers are migrating from Eclipse to those IDE due to this reason. Eclipse will surely stay as the legacy Java IDE especially that the Eclipse project is adding support for other programming environments other than Java, but the user base is definitely not as large as it was in the previous 10 years or so.

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JC

Justin C.  
Chief Architect/Owner  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "The Kitchen Sink"

September 8, 2022

4.0

Overall, you can def get the job done with Eclipse. They really do put their heart and soul into the product, and the fact that it has such a strong long-lived community says a lot. I think if you are a hardcore developer or engineer, Eclipse is a great candidate for your champion IDE, but if you are seasoned old guy like myself, I prefer simplicity, more purpose-built IDE's; aka I prefer less features and more mastery in my IDE. As such my go-to's are often a hodgepodge of tools that compliment each other (due the type of work I often do). As such, I don't use Eclipse as much as some. I recommend you check it out -- see if it's your style and if so, buy them some coffee -- they really do a great job and I applaud them for being so dedicated over the years.

Pros

The Eclipse team really does care about their product. It's really is amazing how it just seems to do a bit of everything. When I was first introduced to Eclipse, now 8+ years ago, it was a bit overwhelming. I was coming from a background using Vi/Vim, and being thrown into Eclipse is a bit like sky diving when you are used to a trampoline. That said, if you love features, and you love customizing your environment this is def the product you want to roll with. There are SO many integrations that it makes it feel like a no-brainer.

Cons

Some of the things that make Eclipse so great can also make it bit too 'loud' and/or cumbersome. I liken Eclipse to the 'kitchen sink' analogy -- it seems to come with everything, even the 'kitchen sink' (an old American idiom). Meaning, it has so much included with it that it makes other IDE's seem small in comparison. However, when you start with 'everything' thrown at you at once, it can be a bit confusing and less 'purpose built' for small tasks.

Alternatives considered

[Sublime Text](https://www.capterra.com/p/179535/Sublime-Text/)[Wing Python IDE](https://www.capterra.com/p/182470/Wing-Python-IDE/)

Reason for choosing Eclipse IDE

I use it primarily because my team uses it. We have workflows that we've built up over the years. That said, it's not the only IDE I use -- gotta select the right tool for the job.

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US

Udit S.  
Software Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Powerful Solution To Create Multiple Software technologies With Ease"

April 19, 2023

5.0

It contains many significant features, including automatic syntax validation and assistance with code reworking. There isn't a need to install a new IDE because it is an all-encompassing IDE that enables development in a variety of languages; all we have to do is install the required plugins inside the app. Teams can use it to guarantee that their applications are operating correctly and at peak efficiency.

Pros

Eclipse's ability to offer a standard platform for the creation of multiple software technologies is one of its strongest features. It helps with no code revision after execution by identifying issues before the code is executed. Wherever a caution symbol appears, we can modify the lines. In Eclipse, importing and exporting projects is quick and simple. My development has benefited greatly from Eclipse's integration with Git and other version control tools. It has a tonne of plugins, which will enable us to personalize the application and do a lot of exploring.

Cons

The AI-based auto-completion system has to be improved because it currently completes codes quite slowly. Its size and resource requirements may cause older PCs to perform more slowly. The time it takes to open and run the code can be extremely long.

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Pratham S.  
Mean Stack Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Widely Used IDEs For Automation And Development"

February 1, 2023

4.0

It offers a variety of editors, and the night mode in more recent versions makes coding easier for developers. The community support there is outstanding for learners. Additionally, it offers a private code repository and a unified workspace.

Pros

It has the greatest code-writing recommendations and an easy-to-create framework. A very large community is available for any needed assistance. It contains many significant features, including automatic syntax validation and assistance with code reworking. I find that Eclipse plugins work best for me because they make it easier to integrate different supporting plugins into the IDE.

Cons

The time it takes to open and run the code can be extremely long. It crashes when I run numerous workspaces or projects. If Eclipse offered connectivity to a database server and the ability to create basic queries, that would be useful.

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Serhat C.  
Senior Software Developer  
Banking  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Developer Friendly"

July 9, 2023

5.0

Pros

We use the Java IDE to manage the code written in c++ to access the devices on the ATM and check their status and make the outputs meaningful. These devices are devices such as card reader, cash dispenser, receipt printer, pinpad. Using Eclipse IDE is a blessing for the software developer because it pleases the developer with every feature. My favorite features are code completion, extensible plugins, drag and drop feature, simple and straightforward interface, meaningful bugs, debug mechanism and most importantly community support.

Cons

I am very happy with Eclipse IDE, I love every feature of it.

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RK

Rohit K.  
software developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse Ide"

September 26, 2023

5.0

We can use for multiple platforms and easily build the project its functionality more helpful when we creating a project

Pros

the best advantage is to write code in one pltform and u can run program anywhere but system should be supportive in jre

Cons

Nothing behind eclipse to dislike about

Alternatives considered

[Oracle JDeveloper](https://www.capterra.com/p/9134/JDeveloper/)

Reason for choosing Eclipse IDE

In a single place we can access everwhere so why we can go for multiple apps

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Mohammad A.  
Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### ""One of the best IDE for project development specially for java.""

February 11, 2023

5.0

#Great compatibility.#Free to use Eclipse IDE.#Highlight in syntax when while writing code.#Inbuilt terminal to see the output of the code, which saves time. We don't need to go to CMD every time.

Pros

#Eclipse is a most used open source IDE (integrated development environment) for java development. #It provides best platform on which we software engineers develops apps specially in java and websites code. #It helps us by providing no of features related to development like importing libraries, sharing files, file management, better UI and many more.#We can also Push and Pull the code on Git-hub directly.#It also helps in writing bug free code by assisting while writing code i.e. auto suggestion. This IDE is famous for java development.

Cons

#It need large memory footprint in computer memory.#As it is heavy tool so it takes time to launch and sometimes slows down the system.#We don't get so much features for other language other than JAVA.# Web development is also not supported.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
trainer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse - Powerful but it requires getting used to"

July 10, 2021

4.0

The versatility as a Java IDE and WSO2 Integration Studio make that it is actually quite handy for both Java and Synapse Development.

Pros

Eclipse is a powerful IDE that has a large number of functions and a multitude of views and settings. The Eclipse framework is also used in other products like dbeaver, Apache DS and therefor familiar to people with those tools. It is an extensible product with add-ons like Integration Studio makes it a versatile tool.

Cons

Eclipse has a large number of perspectives, views and so on. This makes it a bit hard to navigate between all the options. The stability sometimes also has issues. Especially when you have a large number of open windows. The options are not always directly clear as to what each option will do (e.g. a number of options have the same truncated name like maven build )

Reason for choosing Eclipse IDE

The fact that in its core it is a wellknown JAVA IDE and the fact that is offers in Integration Studio the Graphical High level view and the source code view make it easy to work with AFTER a learning curve and making sure that you do not do the things that make it less stable (i.e. many open windows)

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Flavio V.  
BSS Software Architect  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse changed the developer world"

March 17, 2021

5.0

Consolidating the development environment using Eclipse for huge teams, spread all around the globe, helped to avoid loosing time to support more than on IDE and to maintain specific configurations which may be needed. We exported Eclipse configurations and even had a small team to certificate and manage internal plugins distributions, ensuring that the development work machinery was not stopped due to environment issues.

Pros

Eclipse IDE offers the capability to allow the users to develop plugins, which in my company was a killer feature because we had many proprietary languages that required also proprietary IDE. The plugins we developed helped a lot our dev teams community (about +1000 developers), bringing more efficiency and fun to the coding / testing / debugging activities.

Cons

If your application is too big, building it can cause the interface to hang, so, better to take coffee, a walk, to give time to Eclipse finish the process.

Reason for choosing Eclipse IDE

Eclipse is free and its usability was great.

Switched from

[Apache NetBeans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178681/Apache-NetBeans/)

Netbeans features and user experience was not as good as Eclipse offered.

Review Source

SK

Shubham K.  
Officer  
Capital Markets  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One of the best IDE for Java Developers "

January 21, 2023

5.0

Satisfied.

Pros

1) The best part for me is how simple and sleek the design of this product is. It is amicable to use, and the navigations and other options are easy to track and learn2) So many shortcuts to use, especially from a developers point of view, and they can also be customized easily 3) Debugger is one of the best. I have mainly used Eclipse IDE to develop Java Applications and Spring Boot Applications and the Debugger is the most valuable part of the tool.4) We can also add Extensions to the tool, such as SonarCube and SonarLint that is also a developer-friendly feature5) Search functionality is lightning-fast and is helpful most of the time.

Cons

1) The Version Control System and repository Link feature can be improved somewhat.2) Though the design is simple and easy to use, we can see some improvements in the UX to keep it up with the new market trends!

Review Source

MJ

Mukeshkumar J.  
Lead Consultant  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse is a popular and widely used open source IDE for JAVA development"

March 2, 2023

4.0

Overall experience with Eclipse IDE is good for JAVA code devlopment work. It's free and good plugins library available for customization. Look and feel can be little better though. Resource usage on machine needs to be improved. Need to make it more lightweight with smooth performance.

Pros

It is an open source Integrated Development Environment tool , so it is free to use. Lots of plugins are available in eclipse market place to customize the IDE as per our needs. Good support for Spring based application , servers like tomcat. Good Debugging Features , specially for Java code development. Simple to use IDE.

Cons

It is very resource intensive. so sometimes it makes the machine slow and consumes high CPU and memory. The look and feel is little outdated as compared to commercial IDE's like Intellij Idea. Apart from that, overall the IDE is good for cost effective software development

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Lead Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One of the Best IDE to create applications!!!"

September 25, 2022

5.0

Overall experience is Best while developing JAVA Apps.

Pros

Easy to work with Frameworks like Spring & Hibernate using eclipse.

Cons

The themes for studio can be sometimes glitchy as they don't support some options in IDE

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Programmer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Programming"

August 14, 2023

5.0

Pros

\- open source- language supprots- dev community- platform independent

Cons

\- performance / memory usage- plugin compatibility

Review Source

Saad I.  
T24 Technical Analyst  
Banking  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best IDE for Java Developers"

July 17, 2021

5.0

We use Eclipse IDE in the bank for development of Java interfaces and APIs for consuming third party application data.

Pros

Eclipse has been in the market for a long time now and hence the IDE has now matured to a great extent. For Java Developers, this is the best bet. Excellent integrated environment for development and exposing APIs as a war file. It has an excellent debugging tool. Also there are a lot of plugins available which makes implementing business logic more convenient as compared to Net Beans.

Cons

Its sad to know that Eclipse is not as prepared for other high level programming languages like in case of Java. So if you are coding in a language other than Java SE or EE, Eclipse might not be your best bet.

Review Source

PR

Paolo R.  
Consulente IT  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Ottimo idea ma non proprio intuitivo "

August 31, 2023

5.0

Pros

Stiamo parlando di un ambiente di sviluppo e quindi destinato a sviluppatori. Nonostante questo non mi è sembrato il migliore. Ho preferito netbeans, è più pesante ma più completo

Cons

Non mi ha mai convinto del tutto nonostante la stabilità e la richiesta di risorse rispetto ad altri ide

Alternatives considered

[Apache NetBeans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178681/Apache-NetBeans/)[Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/)

Switched from

[Apache NetBeans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178681/Apache-NetBeans/)

Ho provato a cambiare ma al fine sono tornato a netbeans e poi a Visual studio code

Review Source

ABS

Ahmet Bugra S.  
Software Support Specialist  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ABS\_EclipseIDE"

November 14, 2022

4.0

I started using this when I started developing Java and switched to another ide because I didn't like its interface.

Pros

Great to have so many integrations. It also runs the codes really fast.

Cons

hard for beginners users, i started coding java first with eclipse and i had a hard time. The interface is complex so I wouldn't recommend it if you're just starting out.

Switched from

[IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.capterra.com/p/136010/IntelliJ-IDEA/)

Intellij interface is better and Having shortcuts for commands speeds up my code writing.

Review Source

RV

Ramgopal V.  
Embedded Software Developer  
Staffing and Recruiting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse Integrated IDE makes it simple to create Java projects"

January 22, 2023

5.0

Pros

It is both free and open source. It also includes code templates that are ready to use. It facilitates the addition of many plugins, resulting in a speedier development process. Eclipse has already set hotkeys for a variety of operations and allows you to configure one, which saves me a significant amount of time writing. It provides excellent debugging capabilities. With a basic user interface, it is simple to use and onboard. Provides a variety of editors, and the night mode in the newer versions makes it easier for developers to code.

Cons

The user interface is awkward. It might take a long time to open and run the code. It might be difficult to use if one is unfamiliar with or does not comprehend an IDE, since it takes time to become used to. When several plugins are added, it might get sluggish.

Review Source

Giovanni P.  
Analyst Programmer  
Banking  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One of the best IDE for java"

July 29, 2021

4.0

It is a very complete IDE, with great documentation and you can find complete forums with solutions to almost any type of problem that you can find with the IDE, it also has a large library by the community in which you can any type of library that you They could be useful in your projects, whether personal or work.

Pros

One of the things I like about this IDE is its wide range of documentation and community support, one can always find some help in a forum about the IDE. A very complete IDE that allows you to carry out your projects easily and quickly, allowing you to export projects easily. Its installation and configuration is really simple, it does not require a great effort to configure it and in a matter of minutes you will have a tool ready to work.

Cons

As well as giving you a wide range of options and configurations, it gives you a certain complexity, since when looking for some necessary option for IDE configurations it can take a while.

Review Source

EB

Emanuele B.  
Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Eclipse, ottimo per sviluppo java"

March 18, 2023

4.0

Altamente soddisfacente

Pros

Le shortcut e il completamento automatico del codice

Cons

A volte si incarta su se stesso... escono fuori popup di assistenza che in realtà sono più di intralcio che altro

Review Source

Ritesh J.  
front end developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Not beginner friendly"

November 10, 2023

4.0

Pros

Eclipse is one of the best IDE out there. I used this to complete of my college project Course Management System. What i like about this is the ability to create java swing UI with drag and drop features which saved me a lot of time.

Cons

When i used this to create UI of java swing there was a bug in MAC OS which was it refreshes every time i drag and drop component which drain my battery fast

Review Source

JP

Jacopo P.  
Webmaster  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Piattaforma indispensabile di sviluppo per programmazione e debugging, versatile e completa"

August 9, 2023

5.0

Usato per poco più di un anno durante lo sviluppo e test di un applicativo, si è rivelato un IDE professionale ed essenziale per la programmazione grazie agli ottimi strumenti di debug, gestione di API, scrittura di codice sorgente, ecc. È abbastanza intuitivo da usare se si ha già esperienza con programmi simili, ma sicuramente non immediato per i principianti. E' molto potente e adatto a diversi linguaggi, per questo può richiedere molta memoria in esecuzione e risultare meno pratico rispetto a IDE più semplici e specializzati.

Pros

Ottimo ambiente di debugging, editor di codice sorgente reattivo e funzionale per vari linguaggi, supporta l'integrazione con Github. E' un software professionale molto potente, ideale per sviluppatori esperti.

Cons

Curva di apprendimento difficoltosa per i principianti, contiene un set molto ampio di strumenti di programmazione per vari linguaggi che possono renderlo meno immediato rispetto a software più specifici, poca disponibilità di documentazione.

Alternatives considered

[Microsoft Visual Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/80230/microsoft-visual-studio/)

Reason for choosing Eclipse IDE

Costo inferiore

Switched from

[Apache NetBeans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178681/Apache-NetBeans/)

Necessità di strumenti diversificati per altri linguaggi

Review Source

GF

Gweh F.  
Développeur  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Eclipse pour un IDE open source"

October 27, 2023

5.0

Très utile pour en faire un environnement de développement

Pros

Eclipse IDE est un environnement de développement gratuit et polyvalent

Cons

Très gourmand en ressources et sa prise en main est complexe

Review Source

KT

Keith T.  
Sr Software Engineer  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good for java dev "

November 7, 2022

3.0

good depending on what you wan to do with it

Pros

good features for java development and some compile options. so many different java platforms and this is able to maintain all of them and switch. good plugins for java frameworks.

Cons

using a plugin for an alternative language, even something like ColdFusion which sits on top of Java, is very cumbersome and not that great.

Switched from

[Apache NetBeans](https://www.capterra.com/p/178681/Apache-NetBeans/)

wanted to try out another ide for better programming

Review Source

JM

Jacob M.  
Front end developer  
Government Relations  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Average editor for development"

June 28, 2023

3.0

Pros

JavaEclipse has long been popular among Java developers. It offers powerful features for Java development, such as a Java compiler, project management tools, and code analysis capabilities. The IDE supports various frameworks and libraries commonly used in Java development.

Cons

Despite its powerful features, Eclipse has occasionally been criticized for performance issues, particularly when working with larger projects or complex codebases. Users have reported slow startup times, occasional freezes, or delays in tasks like indexing or code analysis.

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