Mastering Target Platform Migrations: Challenges, Resources, and Best Practices in Eclipse IDE

Learn how to confidently navigate Eclipse IDE target platform migrations in this 40-minute conference talk from OCX 2024. Explore real-world challenges and solutions drawn from extensive field experience, focusing on critical aspects like security vulnerability resolution, library upgrades, and namespace transitions from javax to jakarta. Discover practical strategies for managing platform updates that occur as frequently as every three months, while minimizing risks and complexities for technical teams. Gain access to a comprehensive migration checklist, reliable information sources, and insights from multiple client migration scenarios. Benefit from proposed improvement ideas for future migrations and participate in a knowledge-sharing Q&A session. Basic software development knowledge and familiarity with Eclipse IDE platform architecture is recommended, with prior migration experience being helpful but not required.