Dear IT professional,

Thank you in advance for taking part in this short survey designed to help us better plan for EclipseWorld 2007, a conference for IT professionals and software developers who use Eclipse and Eclipse-based tools and technologies.

We appreciate the time that you're taking to assist us — your comments are extremely valuable.

As a token of our thanks, leave your e-mail address at the bottom of the survey. When registration open for EclipseWorld 2007, we'll send you a discount code for US$50 off a full conference passport.

If you have any questions, please contact us at surveyfeedback@bzmedia.com.

Again, thank you for your time!

Alan Zeichick
Editorial Director, BZ Media
Conference Chairman, EclipseWorld 2007

1. Do you personally use Eclipse or Eclipse-based tools and technologies? (This includes both the open-source bits from the Eclipse Foundation as well as commercial products based on Eclipse.)
(Please check one only)

Do you personally use Eclipse or Eclipse-based tools and technologies? (This includes both the open-source bits from the Eclipse Foundation as well as commercial products based on Eclipse.) (Please check one only) Yes, at an expert level

Yes, at an intermediate level

Yes, at a beginner level

No, not yet, but I plan to do so

No, am not using Eclipse and do not plan to

2. Which integrated development environments do you personally use?
(Please check all that apply)

Which integrated development environments do you personally use? (Please check all that apply) The free, open source Eclipse IDE

Commercial IDEs based on Eclipse (like IBM WSAD/RAD or Borland/Codegear JBuilder)

Commercial Eclipse distributions (like MyEclipse or Exadel Studio)

Non-Eclipse Java IDEs (like NetBeans/Sun Java Studio)

Other IDEs (like Microsoft Visual Studio)

I use development tools, but don't use an IDE.

I don't use any development tools

Other (please specify)

3. Which programming or scripting language(s) do you ACTIVELY develop in?
(Please check all that apply)

Which programming or scripting language(s) do you ACTIVELY develop in? (Please check all that apply) Java

C/C++

Visual Basic

JavaScript

Perl/Python/PHP

Ruby

COBOL

Other (please specify)

4. What are the biggest challenges that you face in working with Eclipse, and Eclipse-based tools and technologies, that could be addressed in a technical conference?

What are the biggest challenges that you face in working with Eclipse, and Eclipse-based tools and technologies, that could be addressed in a technical conference?

5. Regarding Eclipse, what are the things that keep you up at night?

Regarding Eclipse, what are the things that keep you up at night?

6. How many software developers, and development managers, are there at your company, or at the companies to whom you are actively consulting?
(Please check one only)

How many software developers, and development managers, are there at your company, or at the companies to whom you are actively consulting? (Please check one only) More than 100

20-100

5-19

4 or fewer

7. Have you or your colleagues (to the best of your knowledge) ever attended EclipseCon or EclipseWorld?
(Please check one only)

Have you or your colleagues (to the best of your knowledge) ever attended EclipseCon or EclipseWorld? (Please check one only) Yes, I have, and so have my colleagues

Yes, I have, but none of my colleagues have

No, I haven't, but some of my colleagues have

No, I haven't, and neither have my colleagues

8. How often do you attend professional technology conferences, training events or user-group conferences, such as EclipseCon/EclipseWorld, JavaOne, SD West, Microsoft TechEd, Lotusphere, OracleWorld, Rational User Conference, and so on?
(Please check one only)

How often do you attend professional technology conferences, training events or user-group conferences, such as EclipseCon/EclipseWorld, JavaOne, SD West, Microsoft TechEd, Lotusphere, OracleWorld, Rational User Conference, and so on? (Please check one only) Generally several times each year

Generally about once a year

Generally about once ever few years

Never or rarely

9. How likely are you to PERSONALLY ATTEND a professional conference in 2007 focused on Eclipse and Eclipse-based tools and technologies?
(Please check one only)

How likely are you to PERSONALLY ATTEND a professional conference in 2007 focused on Eclipse and Eclipse-based tools and technologies? (Please check one only) Almost definitely will

Better than 50/50 chance, but not definite

Less than 50/50 chance, but still possible

Very unlikely. but still might

Definitely not

10. How likely are you to RECOMMEND or SEND a colleague or employee to a professional conference in 2007 focused on Eclipse and Eclipse-based tools and technologies?
(Please check one only)

How likely are you to RECOMMEND or SEND a colleague or employee to a professional conference in 2007 focused on Eclipse and Eclipse-based tools and technologies? (Please check one only) Almost definitely will

Better than 50/50 chance, but not definite

Less than 50/50 chance, but still possible

Very unlikely. but still might

Definitely not

11. If you were to personally attend a professional conference focused on Eclipse, please indicate the types of classes that you’d want to attend.
(Please check all that apply)

If you were to personally attend a professional conference focused on Eclipse, please indicate the types of classes that you’d want to attend. (Please check all that apply) Introductory how-to classes on specific Eclipse projects, like TPTP or CDT

Intermediate/advanced how-to classes on specific Eclipse projects

Classes on parts of the software development life cycle, like modeling, architecture, coding or debugging

Deep-dives on understanding the internals of specific Eclipse projects

Classes on the forthcoming Europa release

Classes on extending the Eclipse source code

Classes on building plug-ins for Eclipse

Classes on open-source development

Classes on improving the performance of Eclipse-based applications

Classes on Web development using Eclipse

Classes on building applications with the Eclipse Rich Client Platform (RCP)

Classes on integrating Eclipse into your company’s development processes

Classes on specific commercial Eclipse-based IDEs, like JBuilder or IBM WSAD/RAD

Other (please specify)

12. What are the factors that are involved with your decision to attend (or not attend) an Eclipse-focused professional conference in 2007? Please check whether each item would make it MORE LIKELY or LESS LIKELY that you would attend, or if it wouldn't make much diference.

13. If you decided to attend EclipseWorld 2007 (Nov. 6-8, Reston, Virginia), how long would you need to obtain approval?
(Please check one only)

If you decided to attend EclipseWorld 2007 (Nov. 6-8, Reston, Virginia), how long would you need to obtain approval? (Please check one only) 2 weeks or less

2-4 weeks

4-6 weeks

6-8 weeks

8-12 weeks

Generally more than 12 weeks

Don’t need approval

14. What can we do to make it more likely that you would personally attend EclipseWorld 2007?

What can we do to make it more likely that you would personally attend EclipseWorld 2007?

15. What can we do to make it more likely that you’d recommend or send a colleague or employee to EclipseWorld 2007?

What can we do to make it more likely that you’d recommend or send a colleague or employee to EclipseWorld 2007?

16. What type of statements/attributes about EclipseWorld are most or would be most compelling to you?
(Please check all that apply)

What type of statements/attributes about EclipseWorld are most or would be most compelling to you? (Please check all that apply) “Mastering” Eclipse

Lots of classes to choose from

Great speakers

Opportunity to network

Test-drive products in exhibit hall

Reception/party

Immerse yourself in Eclipse

Take Eclipse to a higher level

Learn how to build better software using Eclipse

Hit the ground running with the Eclipse Rich Client Platform (RCP)

Go beyond the IDE to master the wide range of Eclipse technologies

Discover the best, most effective Eclipse add-ins and plug-ins

Find out what’s new in Eclipse – and what’s coming in the exciting Europa update

Other (please specify)

17. Here is another list of statements/attributes about EclipseWorld. Which ones do you like?
(Please check all that apply)

Here is another list of statements/attributes about EclipseWorld. Which ones do you like? (Please check all that apply) WRITE BETTER SOFTWARE by leveraging Eclipse’s features

GO BEYOND THE FREE IDE with Eclipse add-ins and plug-ins

SAVE TIME AND MONEY with proven productivity tips

LEVERAGE CODE REUSE with the Eclipse Rich Client Platform (RCP)

LEARN FROM THE BEST experts in the Eclipse community

GET THE INSIDE TRACK into the forthcoming Eclipse 3.3 and Europa code releases

MOVE INTO THE FUTURE with AJAX, Web 2.0 and SOA

BECOME AN ECLIPSE MASTER by taking classes grounded in real-world experience

18. Do you have any additional comments on EclipseWorld and how we might make it more relevant and useful to you and other developers at your company?

Do you have any additional comments on EclipseWorld and how we might make it more relevant and useful to you and other developers at your company?

19. If you would like a US$50 discount code for EclipseWorld 2007, please provide your e-mail address. (It won't be used for any other purpose.)

If you would like a US$50 discount code for EclipseWorld 2007, please provide your e-mail address. (It won't be used for any other purpose.)

	More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
A shorter conference, to minimize days out of the office	What are the factors that are involved with your decision to attend (or not attend) an Eclipse-focused professional conference in 2007? Please check whether each item would make it MORE LIKELY or LESS LIKELY that you would attend, or if it wouldn't make much diference. A shorter conference, to minimize days out of the office More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
A longer conference, to provide the most in-depth experience	A longer conference, to provide the most in-depth experience More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
A conference that I can drive to, to avoid the cost of the flight	A conference that I can drive to, to avoid the cost of the flight More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
A conference that I have to fly to, to get away from the office	A conference that I have to fly to, to get away from the office More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
A relatively inexpensive hotel, to save my travel budget	A relatively inexpensive hotel, to save my travel budget More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
A relatively fancy hotel, to make the trip more pleasant	A relatively fancy hotel, to make the trip more pleasant More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
Whether there's room in the company/departmental travel budget	Whether there's room in the company/departmental travel budget More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
Whether there’s room in the company/departmental training budget	Whether there’s room in the company/departmental training budget More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
A lot of focus on Europa and other brand-new parts of Eclipse	A lot of focus on Europa and other brand-new parts of Eclipse More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
A lot of focus on existing Eclipse tools and technologies	A lot of focus on existing Eclipse tools and technologies More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
If the conference has solid testimonials from past attendees	If the conference has solid testimonials from past attendees More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
If the conference has discounts for sending a whole team	If the conference has discounts for sending a whole team More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
If the conference has many deep technical classes	If the conference has many deep technical classes More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
If the conference has many introductory or tutorial sessions	If the conference has many introductory or tutorial sessions More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
The names and reputation of the keynote speaker(s)	The names and reputation of the keynote speaker(s) More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
The names and reputation of the conference faculty	The names and reputation of the conference faculty More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
The titles and abstracts of the individual classes	The titles and abstracts of the individual classes More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
An exhibit hall with lots of participating vendors	An exhibit hall with lots of participating vendors More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
Many parties and other social events	Many parties and other social events More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
Many birds-of-a-feather sessions	Many birds-of-a-feather sessions More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
A lower cost, compared to other similar conferences	A lower cost, compared to other similar conferences More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
If the Eclipse Foundation is a visible supporter of the event	If the Eclipse Foundation is a visible supporter of the event More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
If the conference seems to cover the fundamental issues of software development beyond just Eclipse	If the conference seems to cover the fundamental issues of software development beyond just Eclipse More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
If the conference is tightly focused just on Eclipse	If the conference is tightly focused just on Eclipse More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
If the conference is up to date with the latest trends in software development	If the conference is up to date with the latest trends in software development More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
If the conference has a focus on open-source development	If the conference has a focus on open-source development More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
If the conference has a focus on commercial development	If the conference has a focus on commercial development More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
If the conference has classes on specific tools and products	If the conference has classes on specific tools and products More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
If the conference has a lot of expert speakers from IBM and other big Eclipse supporters	If the conference has a lot of expert speakers from IBM and other big Eclipse supporters More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend
If the conference has a lot of independent speakers not affiliated with IBM or other big Eclipse supporters	If the conference has a lot of independent speakers not affiliated with IBM or other big Eclipse supporters More Likely To Attend	Wouldn't Make Much Difference	Less Likely to Attend

1. Do you personally use Eclipse or Eclipse-based tools and technologies? (This includes both the open-source bits from the Eclipse Foundation as well as commercial products based on Eclipse.)(Please check one only)

2. Which integrated development environments do you personally use?(Please check all that apply)

3. Which programming or scripting language(s) do you ACTIVELY develop in?(Please check all that apply)

4. What are the biggest challenges that you face in working with Eclipse, and Eclipse-based tools and technologies, that could be addressed in a technical conference?

5. Regarding Eclipse, what are the things that keep you up at night?

6. How many software developers, and development managers, are there at your company, or at the companies to whom you are actively consulting?(Please check one only)

7. Have you or your colleagues (to the best of your knowledge) ever attended EclipseCon or EclipseWorld?(Please check one only)

8. How often do you attend professional technology conferences, training events or user-group conferences, such as EclipseCon/EclipseWorld, JavaOne, SD West, Microsoft TechEd, Lotusphere, OracleWorld, Rational User Conference, and so on?(Please check one only)

9. How likely are you to PERSONALLY ATTEND a professional conference in 2007 focused on Eclipse and Eclipse-based tools and technologies?(Please check one only)

10. How likely are you to RECOMMEND or SEND a colleague or employee to a professional conference in 2007 focused on Eclipse and Eclipse-based tools and technologies?(Please check one only)

11. If you were to personally attend a professional conference focused on Eclipse, please indicate the types of classes that you’d want to attend.(Please check all that apply)

12. What are the factors that are involved with your decision to attend (or not attend) an Eclipse-focused professional conference in 2007? Please check whether each item would make it MORE LIKELY or LESS LIKELY that you would attend, or if it wouldn't make much diference.

13. If you decided to attend EclipseWorld 2007 (Nov. 6-8, Reston, Virginia), how long would you need to obtain approval?(Please check one only)

14. What can we do to make it more likely that you would personally attend EclipseWorld 2007?

15. What can we do to make it more likely that you’d recommend or send a colleague or employee to EclipseWorld 2007?

16. What type of statements/attributes about EclipseWorld are most or would be most compelling to you?(Please check all that apply)

17. Here is another list of statements/attributes about EclipseWorld. Which ones do you like?(Please check all that apply)

18. Do you have any additional comments on EclipseWorld and how we might make it more relevant and useful to you and other developers at your company?

19. If you would like a US$50 discount code for EclipseWorld 2007, please provide your e-mail address. (It won't be used for any other purpose.)

1. Do you personally use Eclipse or Eclipse-based tools and technologies? (This includes both the open-source bits from the Eclipse Foundation as well as commercial products based on Eclipse.)
(Please check one only)

2. Which integrated development environments do you personally use?
(Please check all that apply)

3. Which programming or scripting language(s) do you ACTIVELY develop in?
(Please check all that apply)

6. How many software developers, and development managers, are there at your company, or at the companies to whom you are actively consulting?
(Please check one only)

7. Have you or your colleagues (to the best of your knowledge) ever attended EclipseCon or EclipseWorld?
(Please check one only)

8. How often do you attend professional technology conferences, training events or user-group conferences, such as EclipseCon/EclipseWorld, JavaOne, SD West, Microsoft TechEd, Lotusphere, OracleWorld, Rational User Conference, and so on?
(Please check one only)

9. How likely are you to PERSONALLY ATTEND a professional conference in 2007 focused on Eclipse and Eclipse-based tools and technologies?
(Please check one only)

10. How likely are you to RECOMMEND or SEND a colleague or employee to a professional conference in 2007 focused on Eclipse and Eclipse-based tools and technologies?
(Please check one only)

11. If you were to personally attend a professional conference focused on Eclipse, please indicate the types of classes that you’d want to attend.
(Please check all that apply)

13. If you decided to attend EclipseWorld 2007 (Nov. 6-8, Reston, Virginia), how long would you need to obtain approval?
(Please check one only)

16. What type of statements/attributes about EclipseWorld are most or would be most compelling to you?
(Please check all that apply)

17. Here is another list of statements/attributes about EclipseWorld. Which ones do you like?
(Please check all that apply)