GUI: Eclipse-4/CSS-4 Prototype [TIMEBOX: 10d]

[kjwoodsISIS]

As a developer, I want to create a prototype IBEX GUI using Eclipse-4/CSS-4, so that I understand what it takes to build an Eclipse-4/CSS-4 application.

Acceptance Criteria

1. A prototype of the IBEX GUI built using Eclipse-4/CSS-4.
   1. Prototype should attempt to replicate the main features of the current IBEX GUI in Eclipse-4/CSS-4 environment.
2. Written documentation on how to build a fully-fledged IBEX GUI using Eclipse-4/CSS-4.

Notes

1. Consult with Diamond to learn about their experience of the process.
2. Prototype is intended to help IBEX developers understand the most effective way to build Eclipse-4/CSS-4 applications.
3. Documentation should:
   1. Set out architectural principles that IBEX GUI developers need to understand
   2. Explain how to "go with the E4/CSS4 flow" (i.e. work with E4/CSS4, rather than against it).
   3. Recommend strategies for migrating the current IBEX GUI to E4/CSS4.
      1. strategies might include using the E3/E4 compatibility layer
4. Prototype may be used to help scientists understand what a new IBEX GUI might look like and to solicit feedback.

[AdrianPotter]

https://github.com/ISISComputingGroup/ibex_developers_manual/wiki/Eclipse-4-migration-notes

[kjwoodsISIS]

I have reviewed the above notes. All looks good to me.

[AdrianPotter]

For code review:

Make sure that you can:

• Create an Eclipse workspace containing the branch
• Build and load the application
• Navigate the screens as expected

Have a look at the main places the code has changed and review:

• Plugins named ...isis.ibex.e4...
• ...ui.dashboard
• ...ui.beamstatus

Note that this is a prototype and so you aren't reviewing the aesthetics or trying to incite weird behaviour by manipulating the view parts. The exception is that I expect the dashboard and beam status view parts to behave sensibly when they are resized.

[mattclarke]

The first time you open this in eclipse you need to set the target platform.