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<h1>Eclipse SDK 4.0: The Next Generation Eclipse Platform (Early Adopter
Release)</h1>
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<p>Eclipse SDK 4.0 (formerly called e4) is the next generation platform
for building Eclipse-based rich client desktop applications. This new
release makes it easier for developers to develop and assemble
application and tools based on the Eclipse platform.</p>
<p>The 4.0 release is for early adopters that want to begin taking
advantage of the new api's and services. Eclipse tool users are urged
to wait for future releases.</p>
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<h3>How RCP Developers Benefit</h3>
<p>Developers who use the Eclipse Rich Client Platform (RCP) will
find Eclipse SDK 4.0 makes it easier to build great looking rich
client applications. Eclipse SDK 4.0 introduces the following:</p>
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<li>a new declarative and visual definition for user interfaces,
making it easier and more flexible to design and change an
application user interface. Also, making it easier to make a
user interface look less like an IDE.</li>
<li>a new services-orient programming model that makes it easier
to use discreet application services of the Eclipse platform.</li>
<li>better support for integrating web UI components into
Eclipse-based applications, including support for OpenSocial
gadgets.</li>
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<h3>Getting Started for RCP Developers</h3>
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<li>Roadmap</li>
<li>Tutorials</li>
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<h3>How Tool Developers Benefit</h3>
<p>Developers that have built Eclipse tools and plugins will want to
start migrating these tools to Eclipse SDK 4.0. Developers will
benefit from the following Eclipse SDK 4.0 features:</p>
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<li>a model-based workbench makes it easier to integrate your tool
into the Eclipse workbench</li>
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<h3>Getting Started for Tools Developers</h3>
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<li>Roadmap</li>
<li>Tutorials</li>
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