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How to install latest version of Eclipse IDE for Java Developers

Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to download and install the latest version of Eclipse IDE for Java Developers on Windows/macOS/Linux:


🛠️ 1. Install Java (JDK) First

Eclipse requires a Java Development Kit (JDK) to run.
If you don’t already have it:

  1. Go to the official JDK download page (Oracle, OpenJDK builds like Eclipse Temurin, Adoptium, etc.).
  2. Download and install the latest JDK for your OS.
  3. Make sure java -version works from a terminal/command prompt.
    (Eclipse typically needs JDK 17 or newer for current releases.) Eclipse Wiki

☁️ 2. Download the Eclipse Installer

  1. Open your web browser and go to https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/.
  2. Click Download to get the Eclipse Installer (the recommended way). Eclipse Foundation

💻 3. Run the Eclipse Installer

  • Windows: double-click the downloaded .exe.
  • macOS/Linux: unzip the downloaded file (if needed), then launch the installer.
  • Allow any security prompts if your OS asks for permission to run. Eclipse Foundation

📦 4. Choose the “Eclipse IDE for Java Developers” Package

In the installer:

  1. You’ll see a list of packages (Java, Enterprise Java & Web, C/C++, etc.).
  2. Select “Eclipse IDE for Java Developers” — this is the edition tailored for standard Java development. Eclipse Foundation

📁 5. Select Installation Folder and Install

  1. Pick where you want Eclipse installed (default is usually fine).
  2. Click Install.
  3. The installer downloads and configures everything for you.

🚀 6. Launch Eclipse

  • After installation completes, open Eclipse from the shortcut or installation folder.
  • Choose a workspace (project folder) when prompted.

👍 Tips

  • You can install the IDE without the installer by downloading a package zip and unzipping it yourself, but using the installer is easier for most users. Eclipse Foundation
  • You don’t need to overwrite an existing Eclipse installation — installing a new version in a new folder is safer. Eclipse Wiki
  • Once Eclipse is running, you can add plugins (e.g., WindowBuilder, Spring Tools) from Help → Eclipse Marketplace…. eclipseide.org
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