FAQ What is the plug-in manifest file (plugin.xml)? - Eclipsepedia
The plug-in manifest file, plugin.xml, describes how the plug-in extends the platform, what extensions it publishes itself, and how it implements its functionality. The manifest file is written in XML and is parsed by the platform when the plug-in is loaded into the platform. All the information needed to display the plug-in in the UI, such as icons, menu items, and so on, is contained in the manifest file. The implementation code, found in a separate Java JAR file, is loaded when, and only when, the plug-in has to be run. This concept is referred to as lazy loading. Here is the manifest file for a simple plug-in:
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