How to use Eclipse for both Java and PHP?

Question

There are Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers (190 MB) and Eclipse for PHP Developers (139 MB)

I've already installed Eclipse for PHP.

I don't want to install another eclipse for Java.

Is it possible to use the same Eclipse for both Java and PHP?

EDIT

I decide to install another Eclipse for Java finally....

Could you answer your question? Why did you use another one? What was the problem with using both in one eclipse? — Erlan, Jan 14 '15 at 10:51
Does this answer your question? [How to install a PHP IDE plugin for Eclipse directly from the Eclipse environment?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2397978/how-to-install-a-php-ide-plugin-for-eclipse-directly-from-the-eclipse-environmen) — Debu Shinobi, Jan 01 '20 at 06:47

score 5 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 22 '10 at 14:57

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Select Help -> Install new Software
Select http://download.eclipse.org/technology/epp/packages/galileo as update site URL (or add it if it's missing)
Select "EPP Java Package" and (if you want to write web apps) "Java EE IDE Feature" to install

answered Mar 22 '10 at 14:57

Michael Borgwardt

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@user198729: hm, that's strange. But I have to admit that I haven't used PDT – Michael Borgwardt Mar 22 '10 at 16:17
PDT doesn't tend to play nice with other Eclipse packages. You can can coerce it into the same Eclipse by starting from Eclipse classic. But even then I've found it to have issues. – Daniel Bingham Mar 22 '10 at 16:37

score 3 · Answer 2 · edited Dec 31 '13 at 03:15

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If you have trouble getting the Java plug-in into the prepackaged Eclipse PHP - as I have had in the past - then try returning to the eclipse.org site and downloading Eclipse Classic. Then use the plug-in manager (Help->Install New Software) to install both the Java and the PHP plugins.

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answered Mar 22 '10 at 14:53

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Can you debug both PHP and Java after doing it this way?I tried @Michael Borgwardt's solution only to find pdt is gone.. – user198729 Mar 22 '10 at 16:01
You can - however, you have to download an external debugger for the PDT. Apparently licensing prevents them from packaging a PhP debugger with eclipse. – Daniel Bingham Mar 22 '10 at 16:36
Honestly, I'd recommend just keeping two versions. I do. I put alot of effort into coercing the PDT, Java and CDT plugins into one Eclipse, but never really got them all to play nice with each other. I now keep three versions of Eclipse around - the pre-built package of each of those. – Daniel Bingham Mar 22 '10 at 16:38

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 22 '10 at 14:47

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Yes it is possible, just install the Java Plug-In

http://www.eclipseplugincentral.com/ http://www.eclipse.org/callisto/java.php

answered Mar 22 '10 at 14:47

jpabluz

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I added the URLs with more Info. =) – jpabluz Mar 22 '10 at 14:51

score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Mar 22 '10 at 14:52

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Yes it is go into the Help->Install new software In the install window select "All Available Sites" in the "Work with:" drop down. Install the plugins to help you with your java programming.

answered Mar 22 '10 at 14:52

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score 0 · Answer 5 · answered May 26 '18 at 16:02

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Do another installation so you have both as separate installs.

answered May 26 '18 at 16:02

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score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Jan 01 '20 at 06:34

This answer explains it all.

So in your Eclipse:

click Help->Install New Software

In the "Work With" field put "http://download.eclipse.org/tools/pdt/updates/release"

Press Enter

You should see in "PHP Development Tools" check the checkbox

Click "Next" and follow the instruction to complete the installation

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