Based on the description itĬan figure out most things: how to compile your code, creating javadocs, or even downloading the Maven works by asking you to describe your project, the name, the version number, where the sourceĬode is, how you want it packaged, and what libraries it makes use of.
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In the work with: field enter the update site url: Open the Install dialog using Select Help ‣ Install New Software from the To be using the M2Eclipse plugin from Sonyatype. In previous years we used the command line (gasp!) when working with maven. So we encourage the use of a tool such as maven. Is useful when determining just what is needed for delivery - it can be a pain to manage by hand Plugin based and you get to pick and choose what features you need for your application. Maven is build system for Java which is very good at managing dependencies.
To go Eclipse zipped up and ready to use.Įclipse is a popular integrated development environment most often used for all kinds of Javaĭevelopment. In a lab setting you instructor will have downloaded these files for you, and often have a ready Optional – ImageIO Is used to read and write raster files. If you install JAI 1.1.3īoth a JDK and JRE installer are available: Optional – Java Advanced Imaging is used by GeoTools for raster support. Even if you have Java installed already check out the optional Java Advancedĭownload the latest JDK from the the website:Īt the time of writing the latest JDK was:Ĭlick through the installer you will need to set an acceptance a license agreement and so forth. We are going to be making use of Java, so if you don’t have a Java Development Kit installed now is If you are following this workbook in a lab setting you will find installer on the DVD.