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h1. Building and Running iPOJO bundles from Eclipse
_This page explains how to build and run iPOJO bundles without exiting Eclipse and breaking the compile-run cycle._

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h2. 1) Import the iPOJO Bundle project
Download the [project archive|^MyiPOJOBundle.zip], and import it as an *{{Existing Project into the Workspace}}*
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Then click on *{{finish}}*

h2. 2) Configure the target platform

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The resulting project, you looks like the left picture.
Before using the project, you need to configure the OSGi platform. It will be run inside Equinox. To achieve this, open the *{{.target}}* file and then click on *{{set as Target Platform}}* (on the top-right corner). You don't have to change the configuration. It just configure Equinox to start iPOJO (contained in the {{lib}} folder). \\


h2. 3) Develop you bundle
The imported project contains a very simple component using annotations. But, obviously you can delete/change it. For XML-metadata, use {{metadata.xml}} file is in the project root.
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@Component
public class MyComponentImpl {
    
    @Validate
    public void start() {
        System.out.println("I'm started !!!");
    }
    
    @Invalidate
    public void stop() {
        System.out.println("I'm leaving :-(...");
    }
    

}
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Once you're done, you are able to run your bundle !