Eclipse Plug-in Development Environment

Eclipse Plug-in Development Environment (PDE) is a specialized toolkit within the Eclipse software platform that enables developers to create and customize software extensions called plug-ins. These plug-ins enhance or add new functionalities to Eclipse or other applications built on the platform. PDE provides tools, frameworks, and APIs to manage the entire development process, from writing code to testing and packaging plug-ins. It streamlines building modular, flexible software components, allowing developers to efficiently develop, deploy, and maintain tailored software solutions within the Eclipse ecosystem.