DPS914 - Introduction to Eclipse Development

Subject Title
Introduction to Eclipse Development

Subject Description
Eclipse is a powerful open source integrated development environment supporting multiple programming languages and various application architectures. Available plug-ins ease the development of complex software ranging from mobile applications to enterprise-level solutions. This course introduces the student to Eclipse as a platform for software development by examining some specific plug-ins to develop different types of applications. Techniques for developing new plug-ins are also examined. The student uses the Eclipse framework to develop a complex software project.

Credit Status
1 credit in the BSD program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

•     Use Eclipse as an application development platform.
•     Describe the architecture of Eclipse, and list the major considerations that make it different from a traditional software development tools.
•     Use Open Services Gateway Initiative (OSGi) technology to enhance Eclipse basic functionality.
•     Describe the basic concepts of bundle systems, and list the major concepts to be considered when implementing OSGi systems such as Equinox.
•     Apply the combinations of known languages to the creation of complex projects .
•     Use special-purpose IDE parts to code, test and debug complex applications.
•     Compose technologies for programming to the mobile platforms such as Android and BlackBerry.
•     Apply Java Enterprise technologies for developing web applications.
•     Enhance applications through the use of Eclipse tools such as Data Tools Platform and Eclipse Modeling.
•     Analyze various Java Enterprise models and identify the cases in which Eclipse would be an effective platform for developing SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) applications.

Essential Employability Skills

    •  Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.

    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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