Platform SDK roadmap

The Eclipse Platform SDK includes all of the function from the basic Rich Client Platform, the optional plug-ins for enhancing generic applications, and the IDE-specific plug-ins. It also includes plug-ins that further refine the Eclipse Platform as a high-performance Java and Plug-in development environment.

Java Development Tooling (JDT)

The Java development tooling (JDT) plug-ins extend the platform workbench by providing specialized features for editing, viewing, compiling, debugging, and running Java code.

The JDT is installed as a set of plug-ins that are included in the SDK.  The Java Development User Guide describes how to use the Java tools.  The JDT Plug-in Developer Guide describes the structure and API of the JDT.

Plug-in Development Environment (PDE)

The Plug-in Development Environment (PDE) supplies tools that automate the creation, manipulation, debugging, and deploying of plug-ins. 

The PDE is installed as a set of plug-ins that are included in the SDK.  The PDE Guide describes how to use the environment.

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