Eclipse 1.0 Release (Internal IBM project)

Name: Eclipse 1.0 Release (Internal IBM project)
Start: 2001
Location: IBM labs

The internal version of Eclipse, known as WSAD (WebSphere Studio Application Developer) for IBM's own products, was nearing completion, showcasing its robust architecture.

Significance

This internal development demonstrated the technical viability of the platform and convinced IBM leadership to open-source it.

Key facts

Year: 2001
Type: release
Location: IBM labs