Chapter 1: Setting Up a Development Environment

Before you start developing for the Google App Engine, you must set up tools to help you in the process. This chapter starts with the default tools in Eclipse in their most basic setup. At the end of the chapter are some pointers on how to deploy your application from the command line without using Eclipse.

Working with Eclipse Tools

The App Engine restricts developers from using certain APIs. To overcome some of the limitations, services are offered allowing you to implement functionality regardless of the restrictions. When writing code, you want to make sure, early in the process, that you do not violate restrictions. Also, you want to be able to work with the App Engine services in the earliest ...

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