Migrating RCP Software to Modern Eclipse and Java - Best Practices and Pitfalls

Migrating RCP Software to Modern Eclipse and Java - Best Practices and Pitfalls

Learn how to navigate the challenges of migrating RCP software in this 23-minute EclipseCon 2022 presentation. Explore the migration journey from Eclipse Photon to Eclipse 2022-03 through real-world experiences with OpenChrom, Eclipse SWTChart, and Eclipse ChemClipse. Discover practical solutions for handling Java module system issues, GTK3 compatibility, JAXB functionality, XML processing, and JavaFX integration. Gain valuable insights into leveraging Eclipse Adoptium and Maven Central for managing third-party dependencies, making future migrations more manageable. Follow a step-by-step approach to modernizing legacy applications while avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring smooth transitions to newer platform versions.