When we talk about Eclipse then we can say that it is an integrated development environment based workspace that utilizes Java and extensible plug-in system. You can also use Java for developing applications in other languages such as C, C++, COBOL, PHP, Python, Ruby that includes Ruby on Rails framework and many more such software platforms.

Here is the complete description about Eclipse and why is so special.

Detailed description about Eclipse

• If we talk in detail then we can say that Eclipse is a software development kit (SDK) and is available free of cost over the internet. Moreover it is an open source program and uses different plug-ins so that it can provide functionality within the runtimes system and on the top of the same system.
• The main purpose of Eclipse is to build rich client applications and this platform makes it quite easier for the developers to assemble and develop applications that are based on Eclipse. The latest version is called as Eclipse SDK 4.2 and is quite smooth in operation and is flexible.

What all different platforms that are supported by the Eclipse?

Eclipse supports the following main platforms:

• Rich Client Platform.
• Server Platform.
• Web Tools Platform.
• Modeling Platform.

History of Eclipse

• It all began in IBM Canada when OTI that is Object Technology International initially marketed the Smalltalk based VisualAge series of IDE products but later it developed this new project that was Java based and acted as replacement for Smalltalk based VisualAge.
• Later it was decided that all the Eclipse projects will be released under Eclipse Public License also called as EPL. In fact there are few projects that require dual licensing and that is done with the help of EDL called as Eclipse Distribution License.
• Since 2004 there have been different and advanced versions of this SDK that are being released such as Callisto 3.2 being released in 2006 and the latest one that is planned is Luna 4.4 projected for a June 2014 release. With the help of Eclipse SDK different android applications are being developed and many app developers are using this SDK because it is free and open source SDK.
• In fact many app developers are combining this SDK with app monetizing companies to monetize their app and are earning money.

How to download and install Eclipse?

• In order to download Eclipse latest version all you need to do is to search for the Eclipse SDK latest version over the internet with the help of your favorite search engine.
• Once the download is complete you can install this SDK on your computer by adapting to a step by step approach.
• There is one important point that you need to keep in your mind and that is about the knowledge of Java platform which is essential in order to utilize this SDK in a smooth and easy manner.

To know more about the exact features of the Eclipse just jog on to the official website of Eclipse and try to utilize this wonderful Software development kit for developing different apps for different mobile platforms.