Debugging Tomcat using Eclipse ‘Remote Java Application’

ruggershawn — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 04:35:18 +0000

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)

Eclipse Tips and Shortcuts

ruggershawn — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:01:22 +0000

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

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