EclipseEvents

A real-time plugin for tracking events within the Eclipse IDE.

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🚀 Features

• Real-time event tracking for student coding behaviors.
• Captures key actions like keystrokes, file changes, debugging, and tool usage.
• Extensible and designed for scalability in educational and research settings.

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🔧 Environment Setup

Step 1: Install Plugin Development Environment (PDE)

To create and run Eclipse plugins, you need to install the PDE in your Eclipse IDE.

1. Open Eclipse IDE.
2. Navigate to Help -> Install New Software.
3. In the dropdown, select The Eclipse Project Updates repository.
4. From the list, select Eclipse Plugin Development Tools.
5. Proceed with the license agreement and click Finish.

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Step 2: Setup Project

Requirements

• Java Version: Java 17 or higher.
• Dependencies: Ensure the following plugins are added to your project (add them if missing):
  • Required Dependencies:
    • org.eclipse.ui
    • org.eclipse.core.runtime
    • org.eclipse.ui.console
    • org.eclipse.jface.text
  • Required Extensions:
    • org.eclipse.commands
    • org.eclipse.ui.handlers
    • org.eclipse.ui.bindings
    • org.eclipse.ui.menus

Steps to Run the Project

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ArgLab/EclipseEvents.git

2. Open the project in Eclipse IDE.
3. Configure the project:
   • Open MANIFEST.MF in the project.
   • Verify and add any missing dependencies or extensions from the lists above.
4. Set up your runtime environment:
   • Go to Run Configurations.
   • Select Eclipse Application as the runtime configuration.
5. Run the project! 🎉

🛠️ Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for details on how to get started.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the AGPL-3.0-or-later.

📫 Contact

For questions or support, reach out via the issues page.