When MyEclipse starts, the message "Initializing Java Tooling... [n%]" is the first or second message to appear. I Googled the phrase, but all I get are posts from people who are frustrated that MyEclipse freezes or crashes during tooling. I'm using v7.5, but the phrase is not version-specific, based on those Google results. I don't have that problem, my MyEclipse works fine; I just want to know what "Initializing Java Tooling" means.
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I just want to know what "Initializing Java Tooling" means.
Well, it means that the IDE is currently initializing the Java tooling: loading plugins, setting up data structures for internal use, whatever. You don't have to know anything about it unless you're developing an IDE plugin yourself.
Michael Borgwardt
2010-03-11 14:57:09
This may be true, but it doesn't satisfy my curiosity.
Lord Torgamus
2010-03-26 17:02:10
Well how much detail do you want exactly?? It's not exactly exciting.
Ben Poole
2010-06-21 15:09:18
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Eclipse is not a java-specific tool. The plugin that handles Java development (called the JDT) initializes itself with the message "Initializing Java Tooling".
That is all. Move along now.
skaffman
2010-03-11 14:57:58
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If my experience is anything to go by, after you've been using MyEclipse (or regular Eclipse) for some time, and you have a few projects of interesting size, you will find that error, where "Initializing Java Tooling" just hangs. It's a real nuisance. I've found the best way to avoid it is to close projects before you close eclipse. It's a pain, but it's less pain than having to create a new workspace...
John
2010-03-18 09:52:28