Eclipse is not just for Java-centric development. The C/C++ Development Tools (CDT) provides solid support for developing applications written in C or C++ as well. CDT is for much more than embedded tool development. It supports building any type of C/C++ application from command line utilities to large graphical applications on all platforms including Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, embedded, and others.

Topics covered include:
1. Introduction to Eclipse CDT
2. Setup
3. The Eclipse Environment
4. Building Applications
5. C++ In The Eclipse Environment
6. Building Applications in C++
7. Gotchas
8. Mastering C++
9. Tips And Tricks
10. Conclusion

1. Introduction to Eclipse CDT
2. Setup
   • Installation of Eclipse
     • Download, Configuration and Customization
   • Installation of Dependencies
     • Recommended Tools / Add-ons
3. The Eclipse Environment
   • The Project Navigator
   • Perspectives
   • Changing Preferences
   • Getting Help
4. Building Applications
   • Creating a New Project
   • Managing Source Code Files
   • Debugging Your Application
   • Re-factoring
   • Managing multiple projects
   • Best Practices

   Lab:
   

   • Importing / Working With Existing Code

5. C++ In The Eclipse Environment
   • The Project Navigator
   • The Outline View
   • C++ Wizards in Eclipse
   • Working with C++ Code in Eclipse
     • Using the Editor
     • Customizing Your Preferences
6. Building Applications in C++
   • C++ Application Structure vs. C Application Structure

   Lab:
   

   • Sample Exercises in C++ Coding

7. Gotchas
   • Memory Management in C++
   • Using Include Files Successfully
   • Operator Overloading
8. Mastering C++
   • Using Libraries and Templates
   • The Standard Template Library
9. Tips And Tricks
10. Conclusion