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[news.eclipse.newcomer] Re: RCP Training / Study Group
Another good resource is http://rcpquickstart.com/
And it would be a good idea to attend EclipseCon later this month, if possible. There are a LOT of good sessions and workshops that would help.
But there really is no substitute for hands-on training from experienced experts. I know it is the most expensive option, but it will save a lot of time in the long run, and that time is a lot of money when you're paying an entire development team to learn as they go.

[I have no association with any vendor that provides training services, I just know from first-hand experience that the guidance they provide (the good ones) can save TONS of time]

Hope this helps,
Eric


On 3/10/2009 11:18 AM, Chris Aniszczyk wrote:
David McKinnon wrote: 
Hello,

The company I work for is making serious commitment to Eclipse RCP. A
co-worker and I have been tasked with putting together a Study Plan
for our project team. We've ordered 6 copies of "Eclipse Rich Client
Platform,
Designing, Coding, and Packaging Java Applications " by Jeff McAffer
and Jean-Michel Lemieux


Fantastic. Be aware that we are updating that book for Eclipse 3.5
(which will be out in June). The rough cuts should be posted to Safari
in the next few weeks. The version of the book you ordered is based on
Eclipse 3.1 but still has good relevant knowledge. Another good book
that was updated recently is called "Eclipse Plug-ins":
http://www.qualityeclipse.com/

We are hoping to use the book as a Study Guide. Does anyone have any
advice for getting a team of people up to speed on Eclipse RCP
Development?


My advice would be to take a training course if possible. That's always
the quickest way. The Eclipse Training Series is coming up, which offers
a variety of courses around RCP (Basic and Advanced):
http://www.eclipse.org/org/press-release/20090302_training.php

If time is an issue, you can always take a course from a company like
mine that provides in specialized Eclipse training:
http://eclipsesource.com/en/services/training/

If you need more than that, we do mentoring to.

There are also other great companies providing RCP training in the
Eclipse ecosystem... check them out here:

http://www.eclipseplugincentral.com/Services-index-req-viewcatlink-cid-1.html



Any advice will be greatly appreciated. 

Good luck on your Eclipse RCP adventure, it'll be fun!

Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Cheers,

Chris Aniszczyk | EclipseSource Austin | +1 860 839 2465
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