Debug your platform plugin using Eclipse IDE

Import your platform plugin to Eclipse IDE as a Maven project

We'll be using the maven project and importing the platform plugin to Eclipse IDE:

Source: Katalon Plugin

Set a breakpoint

Open the java file of the project and set the breakpoints in the code of the java file:

System.out.println("Hello, my plugin is: " + plugin.getPluginId());

Source: Java file

Create a Java Remote Application Debugger

On the icon of eclipse debugger, click on the drop-down arrow present there and click on the option Debug Configuration:

To add a new Remote Debugger, right-click on the Java Remote Application and select New Configuration.

Source: Remote Java Application

Configure the Java Remote Application Debugger

• In the Project section, click on the platform plugin project. 
• In the section of Port: Enter the port number you selected.
• After completing, select Debug to finish the setup.

Source: New Configuration

Import the plugin to Katalon Studio and start debugging

Import your plugin and take the necessary steps to ensure that the breakpoint you set is achieved.

After a successful import, you can debug the platform plugin project as a normal java project.

Disconnect and stop debugging

Press the Red icon, and your session will get disconnected and stop debugging.

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Conclusion

This blog has extensively discussed Debugging the platform plugin using Eclipse IDE. This article helped enhance your knowledge about Importing platform plugins to Eclipse IDE as a Maven project, Configuring the Java Remote Application Debugger Importing plugin to Katalon Studio, and starting debugging.

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