What's New in PDE - From Manifest-First to Code-First

Watch a conference talk from EclipseCon 2023 exploring the evolution from manifest-first to code-first approaches in PDE (Plugin Development Environment). Learn how the 2023-06 release introduces automatic manifest generation while maintaining compatibility with existing tools and enabling gradual migration. Discover how OSGi code annotations simplify dependency management, improve maintainability, and integrate seamlessly with refactoring tools in the Eclipse IDE. Follow along as speakers demonstrate implementing code-first approaches, converting existing projects, and managing transition phases. Gain insights into upcoming features and understand why code annotations offer a more developer-friendly alternative to manual manifest maintenance, especially for complex bundle dependencies.