What is the use of eclipse

Question

I downloaded java development kit and eclipse. what is the use of downloading it

Answer 1

That's where you are going to type in your Java source code and then hit the run button. Behind the scene, Eclipse calls JDK and other necessary components in order to compile your .Java file to .class file and execute it without bothering you. Without Eclipse or any other IDEs, you have to use javac command in CMD (if you are on a Windows machine) to do the Eclipse's labors yourself.

Answer 2

The use of downloading it is so you can install it onto your device. However, the application itself is an IDE that you'll use to write your code and such. There are other options if you don't enjoy it. For example, with school, I'm forced to use NetBeans. Although I prefer Eclipse, NetBeans has grown on me and it's not bad.

Answer 3

eclipse is an IDE. it automates some stuff like compiling your file and structuring of your code. Basically it creates a good environment to code in. You don't have to always write import statement although you can and should but it actually automate a lot of stuff and make programming more fun.

But if you are beginner then plz abstain from using it. It would be better if you use some simple text editor like notepad++ to code and then compile every time from the command line.

Answer 4

as youve mention above java development kit then use it in java. Create simple mobile apps on it

Answer 5

you can write compile your code in eclipse
but it has some other useful things too, for example, you can use GIT and work on a code by your team ( actually you should have an account in somewhere like assembla )