Converting Java libraries (jars) to Eclipse plugins / OSGi bundles - Tutorial
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Converting Java libraries (jars) to Eclipse plugins / OSGi bundles - Tutorial

Lars Vogel

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Copyright © 2009 Lars Vogel

17.10.2009

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Converting jars to Eclipse plugins

This article describes how to create Eclipse plugins (OSGi bundles) from standard Java libraries delivered as jars.

This article is based on Eclipse 3.5 (Eclipse Galileo).

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Integrating external jars / third party libraries
2.1. Overview
2.2. Create a plugin project for your jar
3. Thank you
4. Questions and Discussion
5. Links and Literature
5.1. Source Code
5.2. Other Resources

1. Overview

In Eclipse RCP and Eclipse plugin development you work with Eclipse bundles or OSGi bundles .

This article describes how to convert standard Java libraries delivered as jars to Eclipse plugins / OSGi bundles.

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   2. Integrating external jars / third party libraries