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Hands-on ReactJS with Eclipse.
Learn how to configure Eclipse IDE to build the Home page of a PetShop UX with ReactJS
1. Install Eclipse
If you don’t have Eclipse installed, download it from eclipse downloads. Make sure you install the Eclipse IDE for web development.
2. Install Node.js and npm
ReactJS development requires Node.js and npm (node package manager). Download and install Node.js from its official website. npm comes bundled with Node.js.
3. Install, if not yet present, the necessary JavaScript plugins.
Open Eclipse and go to Help > Eclipse Marketplace.
- Search for “JSDT” (JavaScript Development Tools). Install it if missing.
- Search for Wild Web Developer. Install it if missing.
The Wild Web Developer plugin adds enhanced support for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ReactJS.
4. Create a New Project
Open Eclipse and select File > New > Project.
Choose Static Web Project , then enter a project name and finish the setup.