It’s often useful debugging tomcat using eclipse remote java application.
Here are instructions for doing so:
1) Open %tomcat_home%\bin\tomcat6w.exe which will open a configuration UI.
2) Select the Java tab and enter two Java Options at the bottom:
a. –Xdebug
b. -Xrunjdwp:transport=dt_socket,server=y,suspend=n,address=8005
i. 8005 is the port – you can pick any available port
3) Restart your tomcat service.
4) From Eclipse, set up a Debug Configuration under Remote Java Application (as usual for debugging)
Here is a list of the most commonly used shortcuts and tips our development team uses. I believe mastering these shortcuts help developers be more efficient in their software development.
I am always looking for more tips. If you have any tips that I am missing below please comment!!
Enjoy!!
Shortcuts
Most Common
| Delete line |
ctrl + d |
| Go to Method |
ctrl + o |
| Format Code |
ctrl + shift + f |
| Last Edit |
ctrl + q |
| Line Number |
ctrl + l |
| Move line(s) |
alt + up/down |
| Open Resource |
ctrl + shift + r |
| Open Proj Prop |
alt + enter |
| Open Type |
ctrl + shift + t |
| Run Java App |
alt + shift + x, j |
| Run JUnit |
alt + shift + x, t |
| Shortcut List |
ctrl + shift + l |
Refactoring Tips
| Extract Method |
alt + shift + m |
| Extract Variable |
alt + shift + l |
| Rename |
alt + shift + r |
| Surround |
alt + shift + z |
Templates
Go to Windows->Preferences->Java->Editor->Templates
To Activate templates press ctrl + space after command
| For loop |
for |
| If statement |
if |
| Main Method |
main |
| System.out.println() |
sysout |
| System.err.println() |
syserr |
| While statement |
while |
Custom Templates
- Logger
- private static final Logger logger = Logger.getLogger(${enclosing_type}.class);
Automatically Organize Imports on save
Eclipse is capable of adding imports to your classes automatically which is surely one of the most used features. The command can easily be accessed by using the appropriate keyboard shortcut. I recommend to let Eclipse automatically organize imports on save. Go to Preferences -> Java -> Editor -> Save Actions and activate Organize Imports
Hey everyone! This is obviously my first blog post. Stay tuned, should have some interesting material very soon!
More details to follow!
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