Eclipse IDE and RCP Platform - Unveiling the Past, Present and Future

Explore a comprehensive conference talk from EclipseCon 2023 that examines the evolution, current state, and future trajectory of the Eclipse IDE platform. Delivered by industry experts from Vector Informatik GmbH, Renesas Electronics Corporation, and SAP SE, learn about the critical challenges facing this long-standing development tool as it adapts to emerging technologies and closed ecosystems. Discover how the Eclipse IDE Working Group is addressing modern development needs through AI integration, UI/UX improvements, and web technologies while maintaining its position as the leading independent, vendor-neutral platform. Understand the strategic importance of preserving Eclipse's competitiveness to ensure developers retain access to open alternatives against increasingly dominant closed tech stacks.