Eclipse Optimize Imports to Include Static Imports

Quick Guide to Eclipse Static Imports Settings

Favoriting frequently used imports

By customizing Content Assist, Eclipse provides quick access to your favorite static imports, which accelerates coding flow.

// For example, adding the following to Favorites:
org.junit.Assert.*;
org.hamcrest.Matchers.*;

// Allows you to use:
assertThat(someValue, is(expectedValue)); // Abracadabra, no manual imports!
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Harnessing the power of keyboard shortcuts

Eclipse offers useful keyboard shortcuts to sprinkle static imports into your code effortlessly:

• Ctrl + Space: Wake up Content Assist and watch it suggest relevant static imports.
• Ctrl + Shift + M: If you are more of a keyboard warrior, select a static method or variable and hit this magic spell.

Optimizing Eclipse for a streamlined import experience

Keeping your imports in order with Eclipse not only reduces clutter but also enhances readability. By configuring Eclipse correctly, you'll be able to giant leap over the moon with your code.

Your Eclipse version matters

Be sure to check that your Eclipse installment supports static import features. Eclipse Europa and later versions feature improvements and changes that could affect your functions and shortcuts.

Making Eclipse work for you

Fully harnessing Eclipse's power to work with static imports means you'll spend more time problem-solving and less time coding. Meaning you can chill more and drill less.