Eclipse Preferences Configuration

To set preferences within Eclipse, go to Window->Preferences. Some notable preferences include:

• Workbench->Editors. There is a key bindings option where you can select Emacs key bindings

• Java->Compiler->Errors and Warnings. You probably only want to select Error for the options:

  • unreachable code

  • resolvable import statements

  You probably only want to select Warning for the options:

  • Methods overridden buy not package visible

  • Methods with a constructor name

  • Hidden catch blocks

  Otherwise, your compilations will output hundreds of messages in your Tasks window.