Static code analysis tools like Checkstyle and SonarQube. If you've ever wanted to experiment with a new IDE, it's worth dedicating a bit of time to download and install Visual Studio Code for Java.

AdoptOpenJDK, which is essentially a vendor-neutral alternative to the Oracle JDK, is now Microsoft’s recommended Java distribution for users who install the VS Code Java extension.

Microsoft updates Java extensions for Visual Studio Code to make life easier for Java developers.

Overall, Visual Studio Code is very good as a Java IDE if you install the Extension Pack for Java. It’s merely OK as a Java editor without the extension pack, as becomes obvious when you run ...

The latest update to Microsoft's popular Visual Studio Code for Java includes new built-in support for the Lombok Java library tool, as well as some fundamental user experience improvements.

Using the VS Code Java Debugger (source: Microsoft). On the Reddit social programming site, reaction to the news was mixed. On the negative side, one developer said: "I've toyed with VSCode for my day ...

A "type hierarchy" is a system for organizing type within the design project. It establishes an order of importance and helps the design communicate its intended message more effectively. VS Code ...