This document discusses building an IDE for Apache Cassandra using Eclipse RCP, e4 and XText. It provides an overview of Cassandra's peer-to-peer architecture and linear scalability. It also describes Cassandra Query Language (CQL), including basic queries and table definitions. The document then discusses the DataStax DevCenter IDE, which is built using these technologies. It demonstrates features like validation, content assist and embedded editing support using XText. Finally, it discusses benefits and challenges of using the e4 framework within an Eclipse 3.x plugin.