There are many IDEs available for the most popular programming language java used to develop web, mobile, enterprise, embedded and desktop apps since decades, some of the java ides are even free and open source like Eclipse and NetBeans. Why programmers and developers use integrated development environment(IDE)? Even though java code can be easily written using simple text editors (Text editor in Mac, notepad in windows or Leafpad in Linux ) compiled and run from the terminal using java commands.

Eclipse is a free, open source IDE for developing Java or C/C applications and programs. Eclipse is available also for Java Enterprise Edition (Java EE) for developing web applications.

It is possible to develop applications for Apple iPhone. Additional programming language versions can be downloaded as well. Being programmed in Java as well, Eclipse is a cross-platform software and is available for Windows, OS X and Linux. Eclipse has an easy-to-use user interface that can be customised to one's liking. Eclipse itself is also highly customizable with addons, such as Aptana. Programming-easing features of Eclipse include code assist, libraries and debug console and hints, as well as code project management.

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The official Eclipse website provides a community, resources and tutorials for programming and developing.