
Here’s the link to download Eclipse Installer (64-bit):ĭownload 64-bit Eclipse InstallerNote that you need to choose a mirror site to download from. Install Eclipse IDE by downloading a ZIP package:In this way, you download a zip/tar file for a specific package and extract the file on your computer. Run the eclipse.exeprogram in the eclipse directory to launch the IDE: And if you want to have shortcuts on desktop and in Programs menu, you have to manually create them. Here’s the link to download the package Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers:ĭownload Package Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers Note: Eclipse IDE depends on JDK/JRE so make sure that you have JDK/JRE installed on your computer. and configure the JAVA_HOME and PATH environment variables properly (See: How to set environment variables for Java using command line).The above package requires Java 8 or newer. WorkbenchA window instance of the IDE is referred to as the Workbench. A workbench window consists of one or more Perspectives. And a perspective contains Editors and Views.You can open multiple workbench windows simultaneously (via menu Window > New Window).

For example, when you are working on two projects - you can open two workbenches - each for one project.

But all workbenches are used for only one Workspace. WorkspaceWorkspace is a directory on your computer - where the projects are stored.
