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Eclipse Web Tools Platform

Eclipse Web Tools Platform

What Is Eclipse Web Tools Platform?

Develop Java EE and web applications with the use of wizards, APIs, built-in applications, graphical and source editors.

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Reviews of Eclipse Web Tools Platform

Average score

Overall
4.2
Ease of Use
3.8
Customer Service
3.8
Features
4.2
Value for Money
4.3

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Serhat
Serhat
Senior Software Developer in Türkiye
Verified LinkedIn User
Banking, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best Web Tool For JAVA!

5.0 last year

Pros:

The web application we use to assign and monitor the work of technical and maintenance personnel in the field is java based. We use Eclipse Web Tools Platform to develop and update this application. My favorite features are; for example, it contains many plug-ins; junit, cactus, ant, maven and cruisecontrol. It saves me a lot of effort by easily showing how to configure application servers for use with WTP and finally being able to deploy directly to servers.

Cons:

Frankly, eclipse web tools has never disappointed me so far. I even feel like I've improved a lot. It doesn't have a feature that I don't like. It's already developer friendly. I am satisfied.

MOHAMMAD AMIR
Deputy Manager in India
Telecommunications, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Ecilpse - The Coder's Platform

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: Eclipse is the best IDE for Educational Institutions for Teaching Perspective.
I was able to learn the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) with Eclipse IDE.
You don't need to worry about the GIT integration for version control.
The startup time for Eclipse is very less, so you wont need to wait for a long time.
With eclipse. you can earn OCJP and advance Java certifications easily since it lays focus on programming and business logic layer better than other IDEs.

Pros:

The most important Pros are : 1. You need not learn all the Subclasses and Functions since Eclipse IDE will provide it for you. This let me focus on core Functional Part of code rather than remembering the Servlet Classes and JSP tags. 2. The Java Beans along with Spring Framework is best suited to run on the localhost server as Tomcat, Weblogic, and Maven are easy to configure in Eclipse. So We need not worry about the classpath or running from command line. 3. Eclipse provide all the 3 window pane(Model,view and Controller) in single desktop view making 3 tier web architecture very easy to develop. 4. GIT Version Control is really a good feature in Eclipse.

Cons:

1. When you are beginning to learn the concept of Web Programming for any Language be it Java, Python or Haskell.. I advise not to use any IDE (pycharm, eclipse or Intellij. ) . This is because many compile time errors are removed by default by Eclipse so we don't develop the error debugging skills which is important for Code Reviews in future works. 2. Eclipse is mostly equipped with libraries and modules , Before importing a particular module especially in case of Web-Sockets, Blockchain Contracts, you should go i detail of that module to reduce the chances of errors. 3. The Plugins for Eclipse are not being updated timely which is very difficulty to communicate with Third Party Vendors for API Calls. Also Restart of Eclipse is required when you install a particular plugin. 4. The IDE is not suitable for Functional Programming Languages like Haskell, Clojure and CLisp.

Michele
Consultant in Italy
Telecommunications, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Eclipse Web Tools Platform really helps you

4.0 2 months ago New

Comments: In an enterprise environment, Eclipse Web Tools Platform is a good solution to find what you are searching for: JSF, Service tools, EJB tools and so on and on.

Pros:

A lot of tools and platform extensions for Eclipse. I really find anything there. I like it!

Cons:

Sometimes it is difficult to find what you are searching for. Integration with Target Platform can be difficultus

Rob
Rob
WSO2 Trainer and Integration Consultant in Netherlands
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Eclipse+ WSO2 Integration Studio, an IDE that takes a while to get used too

3.0 5 years ago

Comments: Overall, Eclipse / Integration Studio is a handy tool for (WSO2) Developers because of the versatility and the possibilty for new users to set up a graphical overview and look in the source to see what is done 'under water'. That is the reason why we use it in training (and personally also for regular development). It is a product some people love to hate, but i tend more to the love side.

Pros:

Elipse with the add on of Integration Studio from WSO2 is the tool to create Mediation and Transformation artifacts for the WSO2 Enterprise Integrator. It is a full blown IDE that allows to develop Java programs but also works in conjunction with WSO2. The great benefit is that it allows to set up a graphical high level overview and fill in the configuration details either via properties or in the source view. It also allows to create extensions to WSO2 in Java so it is a multi purpose environment that really has a lot of options. The use that we have is limited to this combination of XML / Java based development, even with newbies in training.

Cons:

Getting used to Elipse takes some time. There is a number of do's and don'ts that you need to keep in mind in order to keep the product stable. Sometimes, switching between modes (graphical and source) can corrupt the configuration that you are developing. The number of option and views is also quite large and sometimes get people lost when they first work with it. In general, when you work with it for some time it gets better and you can really and quickly design configuration.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Okay IDE but better alternatives

4.0 5 years ago

Comments: I think better alternatives exist so I wouldn't recommend it personally. I prefer using Intellij IDEA ultimate edition.

Pros:

It's a free IDE for interacting with Java EE applications. There are not a lot of options out there, so out of the free tools it's pretty good. It has code completion, deploy support, etc.

Cons:

It's very clunky and doesn't have great code completion. The hot deployment is a bit buggy and doesn't always work properly.

Keith
Sr Software Engineer in US
Computer & Network Security, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Good for beginners and doing Java Web work

3.0 2 years ago

Comments: Decent for Java and web web based programming

Pros:

It can be very complicated to setup and customize and get how you want it, but its nice for beginners for a full featured IDE, especially if they are working on Java and web applications

Cons:

Outside of Java AND specifically web based programming this isn't that great. It has plugins for other things but its super slow with those and can be very buggy.

Muhammad Zeeshan
Software Engineer in Pakistan
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Eclipse Useability

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: By the way overall good product by Eclipse Foundation.

Pros:

All the things work together is the best use of this IDE... Like Git and Tomcat Server we are using in it they are providing best.

Cons:

The design of this IDE because all other IDEs are updating their UI/UX day by day but the eclipse is still need improvements then it will be the preference for everyone.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The best IDE that i have used so far of my career

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: I have used Eclipse for writing basic java programs, java web dynamic projects, maven projects and also jasper report generations. So far this is the best IDE i have ever used

Pros:

1. Eclipse has a simple interface, which makes the programmer or any person who likes for coding interesting and motivating. 2. External plugin installation is much easier, which makes the user to use other services much better. 3. Availability of customer support. 4. Provide customization of the interface.

Cons:

Honestly , so far i have not gone through any of the issues with eclipse IDE.

Ronny Leal -
Ronny Leal -
Java Software Developer in Venezuela
Verified LinkedIn User
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I use this development environment to create web and desktop applications in java, integrating tech

5.0 7 years ago

Comments: It is a very useful tool for the development of applications

Pros:

It is a very complete tool for the development of applications, it has several plugins that facilitate many predetermined options

Cons:

The new versions demand to have a computer equipped with a greater capacity of ram memory, to run the app without problems

ravi
ravi
Application development analyst in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Quite a good tool for development of java based web application

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Can able to develop enterprise level web based application easily using different web tools including HTML, CSS and java script with backend in java

Pros:

Built in plugins and variety of features made web tool very compliant tool for building java based web application easy and fast

Cons:

One can find difficulty using the web tool for the first time due to lack of documentation

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
International Trade & Development, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Eclipse Web Tools Platform - The best and simplest development software

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: I work every day with Eclipse, my coworkers use it too, and I had no problems, Eclipse offers me everything I need for good development.

Pros:

Software manages to be simple and complete at the same time, it allows me everything I need for agile development, it even allows the installation of plugins to improve development, I use it every day and I hardly have problems.

Cons:

As it is software for development, sometimes it takes time to open a class, entities ... another against, is that I know that Eclipse has many shortcuts, but I don't know how to discover more new shortcuts, one way to find new shortcuts is by searching the Internet.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Using this for development

4.0 6 years ago

Comments: I would highly recommend this IDE

Pros:

A good ide to develop your application, number of plugins available to make your work easy.

Cons:

I didn't find any cons as such.i ts the easiest ide available

anurag
Software Engineer in India
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Eclipse is good for writing code

4.0 5 years ago

Pros:

Eclipse is very good for doing the development as it's having so many features like we it's having the annotations and we can deploy servers as well to work with the code and easily debug the code. With the help of it able to generate the WAR file which is very handy.

Cons:

Sometime i observe that there are some issues when try to download internal software.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Hospitality, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A good set of basic tools.

4.0 6 years ago

Comments: Once you've figured out the basics (naming conventions and UI locations) these tools really hello you out if you're working on remote servers.

Pros:

These tools get the job done. If you're starting out, this can help you get setup for free and the community help is pretty good.

Cons:

Figuring out how to configure and use the tools can be frustrating.

Mayely
Analista in Venezuela
Verified LinkedIn User
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I use this development environment to create web applications with programming language in php

5.0 7 years ago

Comments: IDE practical for developers

Pros:

This tool is very practical to create websites with different technologies besides having the configuration with git repositories

Cons:

Sometimes errors occur when some projects are imported and there is no related documentation to solve the same

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Eclipse Web Tools Platform review

3.0 7 years ago

Comments: family programming environment (for those who work with eclipse IDE)

Pros:

the perspectives and tools that it offers when developing are friendly and simple, it does not require a wide knowledge to start developments, it has a wide catalog of plugins that facilitate the development according to the type of project

Cons:

I understand that the perspectives have been maintained over time and that gives loyalty to its users but it is time to make improvements in terms of their views and usage settings to minimize the maximum code and make more modular components in the projects, to mention that there is a strong weakness in the preview of the pages these have failed to be developing

Nitin
Nitin
Junior Dev in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Financial Services, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Perfect software for coders

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: I haven been using this tool for so long and it had been a wonderful experience.

Pros:

Amazing tools and plugins that are involved in this software makes it a great package. JPA, Java SERVER FACE TOOLS, and java ee tools are very useful in this software. Moreover, source editing of different file formats is also quite handy and can be achieved very efficiently.

Cons:

All products of the eclipse are amazing and this software is also without any disadvantages.

Christian
Christian
Software Engineering Intern in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

High quality web tool platform

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: I used this for personal projects and work. It was a great way to test my web apps.

Pros:

Had a decent amount of features and used the same space as regular Eclipse.

Cons:

Configuring servers could be very frustrating as a lot of stuff isn't auto managed.

Sayan
Asociate in US
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

This is the best IDE available in the Market

5.0 6 years ago

Pros:

This is the best IDE available in the Market. This is a must-have for every programmer. This Couldn't have been better.

Cons:

There is practically no cons in this software. There is some IDEs availabale in the market withsome more functionalites but price is too high for them whereas this one is free.

ANIL
Jr software engineer in India
Information Technology & Services, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Best web tool platform

4.0 5 years ago

Comments: Eclipse Web Tools Platform is a very useful tool to work with had a web development project.

Pros:

Eclipse Web Tools has a very user-friendly interface which makes it easy to work with my code. Easy to plug external plugin to my code. Easy to export and import my code.

Cons:

It will be easier if we can keep track of local history changes in code. Rest everything is fine as of now.

Pedro
Web Developer in Brazil
Computer Software, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Great for learning Java, but still not the best in market

4.0 5 years ago

Pros:

Eclipse IDE is a great Environment for who wants to learn and evolve in Java ecosystem, it provides intuitive functionalities and a full toolset for that public.

Cons:

For more experienced developers it may not be the best option, considering the overall performance, customization level and other features of its market competitors.

Peter
Developer in Brazil
Computer Software, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Best Java Toolset available for learning purposes

5.0 5 years ago

Pros:

A really complete Java IDE, with a bunch of tools for developing and debugging Java apps.

Cons:

It's a bit hard to understand all the environment and get up to speed on the development, but once you work with it in a daily basis, it becomes netural and intuitive.

Carlos Hugo Martin
Consultor in Peru
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Experiencia con Eclipse Web Tools Platform

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: Hemos utilizado la herramienta para desarrollo de aplicaciones de medianas empresas, además de modificaciones para monitoreo de aplicaciones de grandes empresas.

Pros:

La facilidad de poder gestionar proyectos, permitiendo tener un control de los componentes de cada proyecto, además de podernos conectar a distintos servidores para las pruebas productivas y los pases a producción.

Cons:

El consumo de memoria es alto, además que el buscador de plugin puede resultar engorroso.

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