Eclipse UI specification (core part)

Eclipse User Interface Guidelines version 2.1

The spirit of Eclipse:
Core
Guideline 1.1

Follow and apply good user interface design
Principles: User in control, directness, consistency, forgiveness,
Feedback, aesthetics, and simplicity.

Comply with the following uidesign principles: direct, consistent, and tolerant user interface control? Accept user feedback, beautiful and concise

Guideline 1.2

Follow the platform lead for user interface conventions.
Follow the overall agreement of the platform.

Guideline 1.3

Be careful not to mix UI metaphors. It may blur the original concept, and your own application.
Do not confuse the meaning of the UI. This will disrupt the original standard concepts and yourProgram

Guideline 1.4

If you have an interesting idea, work with the eclipse community to make eclipse a better platform for all.
If you have an interesting note, contact the (platform group) eclipse organization to make your eclipse platform better.