eclipse-java
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Description:
Eclipse IDE for Java developers
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.38,2025-12@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @EclipseFdn  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: ide java development programming eclipse
Install: brew install --cask eclipse-java
About:
Eclipse IDE for Java Developers is a comprehensive, open-source integrated development environment tailored for Java application creation. It provides robust code editing, debugging, and refactoring tools, streamlining the entire software development lifecycle.
Key Features:
  • Advanced Java editor with syntax highlighting and code completion
  • Integrated debugger for step-through analysis and variable inspection
  • Built-in support for Maven and Gradle build systems
  • Extensive plugin ecosystem for language and framework support
Use Cases:
  • Developing enterprise-grade Java applications and microservices
  • Building and testing Android applications with Java
  • Learning and teaching Java programming concepts
Alternatives:
  • IntelliJ IDEA – Offers more intelligent code analysis but is heavier and has a paid version for full features.
  • Visual Studio Code – A lighter, more customizable editor that requires extensions for full IDE functionality.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 29, 2025 6:56pm 4.38,2025-12 0 VERSION_BUMP 3c012eac
Sep 10, 2025 3:55pm 4.37.0,2025-09 0 VERSION_BUMP 9650bdc8