Processing is great as a library but the development environment leaves a bit to be desired. Features like auto-complete, real-time error detection as you type, a fully featured debugger and the like can save immense amounts of time and frustration. For this, the free, open-source Eclipse can come to the rescue. With a bit of setup, you can be on your way to the best of both worlds in no time.

Setup

• Install
• Download Eclipse
• Download FatJar
• Create Project
• Import Processing (core.jar)
• Create primary class

Environment

• Auto-complete
• Error detection
• Error correction

Debugger

• Debug Perspective
• Breakpoint
• Step Into/Over

Export

• FatJar
• HTML Example
• Java Version Settings

CVS

• Repository Info
• Share Project
• Download Project
• Commit (Save) / Update (Load)