You can set up your development environment for developing HTML-based plug-ins by using specific software components.
To set up your development environment, you can use the following software components with their respective versions.
| Software Component | Minimum Required Version | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Java Standard Edition Development Kit (JDK) | 1.8.x | For information about the required setup for Java development, see Setup for Java Development. The local application server runtime requires JDK 1.8.x to work with the vCenter Server 6.5 instance. |
| Apache Ant | 1.9.x | For more information about how to use Ant to automate the build process of your plug-ins, see Automate the Plug-in Build Process. |
| Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers or Spring Tool Suite | For developing HTML plug-ins, download Eclipse Neon. | For more information about how to set up the Eclipse IDE, see Set up the Eclipse Integrated Development Environment. |
| IntelliJ IDEA | Standard Edition | You can use the IntelliJ IDEA as an alternative to the Eclipse IDE for developing your Java and JavaScript code. |
