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Why Eclipse RCP is still relevant today

Eclipse RCP (Rich Client Platform) continues to be a strong, modern, and stable foundation for building professional desktop and embedded applications. It evolves in sync with the Eclipse IDE and remains fully compatible with the latest Java versions, ensuring long-term maintainability and performance.

Key Benefits

  • Compliant with the latest Java versions Eclipse RCP keeps pace with the newest Java LTS releases, enabling developers to use modern language features and improved JVM performance without major migrations.

  • Quarterly coordinated releases The Eclipse Platform and RCP deliver on a predictable quarterly schedule, providing a continuous stream of improvements, fixes, and feature updates.

  • Reduced CVEs and improved security The Eclipse community actively monitors and mitigates vulnerabilities (CVE tracking). Each release integrates coordinated security fixes across the platform.

  • Mature modular architecture (OSGi) RCP’s modular structure based on OSGi ensures clean separation of components, version control, and safe extensibility — a proven foundation for large applications.

  • Rich ecosystem and long-term support RCP benefits from an extensive ecosystem of tools, plugins, and expert developers, guaranteeing continuity and professional-grade support options.

  • Stable, open and vendor-neutral As part of the Eclipse Foundation, RCP offers a transparent governance model, open specifications, and independence from proprietary vendors.

In Summary

Eclipse RCP remains the best choice for organizations seeking a secure, modular, and future-proof Java desktop framework. It combines long-term stability with modern Java compatibility, a reliable quarterly release process, and proactive vulnerability management.

Interested in contributing or modernizing your RCP application? Join the Eclipse IDE & RCP Working Group or contact us to learn more.

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